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Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a “prophetic voice in the church and the world”

Secretary General of the Anglican Communion describes Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a “prophetic voice in the church and the world.” 

26 December 2021

Mozambique missionary and advocate Joan Antcliff dies, aged 98

A retired missionary and advocate, who spent more than 20 years training teachers and working with the church in Mozambique has died.

09 August 2019

Anglican leaders pay tribute following the death of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Tributes have been paid to anti-Apartheid leader Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday.

03 April 2018

Anglican Church of Southern Africa seeks to “act more effectively” to abuse allegations

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has asked bishops in Southern Africa to establish diocesan advisory teams to handle allegations of abuse.

22 March 2018

Archbishop of Cape Town installed as Prior of the Order of St John in South Africa

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, has been installed as Prior of the Order of St John in South Africa, by Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester.

19 March 2018

Archbishop of Cape Town marks anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s first speech as a free man

A plaque has been unveiled on the spot where a newly-released Nelson Mandela first addressed the world’s media at Bishopscourt.

13 February 2018

Re-hospitalised Archbishop Desmond Tutu thanks well-wishers

The Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, has turned to social media to thank well-wishers after he was once-again hospitalised. 

19 September 2016

Archbishop Desmond Tutu discharged from hospital

The Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, has been discharged from hospital after undergoing what has been described as “a minor surgical procedure”

15 September 2016

Archbishop Desmond Tutu undergoes surgery

The Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Dr Desmond Tutu, is recovering in hospital “in good spirits” after surgery yesterday.

08 September 2016

Archbishop Tutu endorses nomination of Palestinian prisoner for Nobel prize

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has endorsed the nomination of Palestinian political prisoner, MP Marwan Barghouthi, for the Nobel Peace Prize.

09 June 2016