Tutu hospitalised with 'persistent' infection

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Johannesburg - Archbishop Desmond Tutu was hospitalised on Tuesday for a persistent infection, his foundation said in a statement.

Tutu was reportedly being treated in a Cape Town hospital.

The foundation did not give details about his illness but Tutu's daughter, Reverend Canon Mpho Tutu said they hoped he will "be able to return home in a day or two".

Mpho Tutu officiated at her parent's renewal of their wedding vows less than two weeks ago as they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

While the 83-year-old Tutu appears to be in good health, he has battled prostate cancer for more than a decade.

In December last year, he cancelled an appearance at the launch of his legacy foundation project and handover of a children’s playroom at Tygerberg Hospital.

At the time, it was reported that Tutu had to undergo a course of new medication to manage the disease.

Naledi Shange, News24

Source: http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Tutu-hospitalised-with-persistent-infection-20150714
 
I actually walked past Tutu at some JHB festival ages ago. He was surrounded by a huge amount of people - black and white. And he was smiling and friendly. No arrogance. Just calm and approachable. What a nice man. Wish I could've spoken to him but the crowd was huge!
 
The impression I get from watching and listening to him, is that he is truly a humble servant of the people. Get well soon sir.
 
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