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ARCHBISHOP Emeritus Desmond Tutu has thanked the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, after it awarded him a special award for his advocacy for justice, freedom and democracy.

Announcing the award in Johannesburg yesterday, foundation head Mo Ibrahim said Tutu had consistently been vocal against injustices.

Tutu and his wife Leah were celebrating their birthdays with family and friends when the announcement was made.

Tutu said: "I have been very fortunate throughout my life to be surrounded by people of the highest calibre, beginning with my extraordinary wife.

"It is these generous people who guided, prodded, assisted and cajoled me - and ultimately allowed me to take the credit.

"I would like to thank Mo Ibrahim and his foundation for their faith in our work."

Ibrahim said the award would be presented to Tutu personally on October 15 in Dakar, Senegal.

"The award is accompanied by $1-million (about R8.2-million)," Ibrahim said.

Making a recommendation in choosing Tutu, Ibrahim said he made an extraordinary grant to the outstanding African civil society champion.

Former president Nelson Mandela was the first to win the special award in 2007.

"Whether one always agrees with Archbishop Tutu or not, his contribution to dialogue, to accountability and to debate on Africa's future has been unparalleled," Ibrahim said.

"His integrity and moral authority deserves recognition. We hope this award will inspire the next generation to follow Archbishop Tutu's example and speak to power."

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Sat May 25 21:56:21 SAST 2013 ::

Oct 5, 2012

warry

Take 80 percent of the money and do something good for the poor around your are Tutu.
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Oct 5, 2012

Mellow

Much respect to the Arch yes a man of intergrity and moral authority and am sure he'll give back he's afterall for justice and freedom for all


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Oct 5, 2012

Lord-Have-Mercy

Lets see the kindness of Arch to the poor and the needy

Congra Mr Arch
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Oct 5, 2012

Flemza

Whats the money for , is this not money laundering
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Oct 5, 2012

wendyyah

congrats Arch Tutu, you deserve the prize.
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Oct 5, 2012

THEmadame2B-BBEE

this is a holy corruption
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Oct 5, 2012

2shy2call

Holly Sh!t.
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Oct 5, 2012

DJ-Winner

Thuli Madonsela must investigate if no bribery involved here....

If this is not a bribe, they must tax him. I expect a something like R2 million going to tax. He suggested that rich people must be taxed more...
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Oct 5, 2012

Tlakenyobehle!

warry
Take 80 percent of the money and do something good for the poor around your are Tutu
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

why becouse u say so ohh sh!t
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Oct 5, 2012

MGEEZ

My lips are sealed!!!
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