A city and a nation in mourning at the loss of our beloved Arch
26 December 2021
Today our city and our nation has lost our beloved “Arch”. It is with great sadness that we bid farewell today to a man whose life was a living blessing to us all. Archbishop Desmond Tutu shaped South Africa for the better in ways that very few have done or will do.
I know I speak for the whole city in conveying our deep condolences to Mama Leah, the entire Tutu family, and to his extended family in the global Anglican Church.
We mourn the passing of the greatest Capetonian, and one of the last giants of our time. The Arch and Madiba were a formidable pair who together served as South Africa’s moral compass and vocal and critical conscience. Their unforgettable partnership will leave a lasting legacy in helping to heal the wounds of our country.
While we mourn the passing of the Arch, we also celebrate the powerful and uplifting impact that he had on our country, our world, and on all of our lives.
In Cape Town, we will honour the Arch’s memory in our dedication to our higher purpose of building the society he committed his life to – a society of unity, healing, dignity, and care.
A detailed memorial plan will be announced with the Church and the family later today.
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Issued by: Media Office, City of Cape Town
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