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Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 11:33pm On Dec 29, 2021 |
When people think of the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, the colour purple is often associated with him. And in honour of the father of South Africa’s “rainbow nation” (as he nicknamed it at the dawn of democracy) the legacy of ’The Arch’ - as he is affectionately known - have been lighting up the country since he passed away on Sunday, 26 December 2021 at the age of 90. Since Sunday night - Table Mountain, City Hall and Tutu's favourite cathedral - St George’s Cathedral - have been illuminated in purple light, to remember and honour “Cape Town’s greatest resident and all that he stood for,” the City’s mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said in a statement. Desmond Tutu was the city's first black archbishop during the apartheid era - a position he used to speak out against the racist regime. “I hope also that the image will be a reminder to the world of the great challenges South Africa has overcome, of the great people who helped us to overcome those challenges, and that by following in the Arch’s example, every one of us can also make a positive difference in the world,” mayor Hill-Lewis said. The bells of St George’s Cathedral have been rung for ten minutes each day from midday until his funeral on New Year's Day - this coming Saturday. Cape Town Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has asked for those who hear the bells to pause in tribute to Tutu. PICS: Table Mountain in Cape Town lit up in honour of The Arch. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/2948942/cape-town-honour-desmond-tutu-legacy/ 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 11:33pm On Dec 29, 2021 |
Cape Town City Hall where Desmond Tutu introduced a free Nelson Mandela to the world has also been lit up in purple. 24 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by longetivity(m): 11:34pm On Dec 29, 2021 |
He was a great Man 140 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by Righteousness2(m): 11:41pm On Dec 29, 2021 |
Yes! He was great man on earth, Yes! He was known all over the World Yes! He was a Friend to many, But Listen! If the arch bishop did not Genuiely Repent and ask GOD for Forgiveness for leading people astray on the Abomination of Homosexuality, Gay, lesbians, etc, all these things and Noise being made are a complete waste. It is straight to Hell Fire! I Personally saw a write up from him about not wanting to serve a GOD that is against Homosexuality or something like that. It is really unfortunate, because that is the Same GOD , he has gone to Meet. Listen! Let Humans Fear GOD, Obey HIS Word and quit trying to Please mere men. GOD is not moved by titles, Positions, Praises or accolades of men. What moves GOD is HIS Word. HE Honors HIS Word more than HIS Name. It is Better to be Hated and Despised on Earth for your Brutal stand for GOD, Holiness and Righteousness , than to Compromise your faith and be loved & Hailed on Earth , only to open your eyes in Hell! GOD ALMIGHTY remains GOD irrespective of what anyone says or thinks. HE is the I AM THAT I AM. The ANCIENT OF THE DAYS. THE UNCHANGEABLE GOD. It is a Fearful thing to Fall into HIS Hands. 256 Likes 33 Shares |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 11:44pm On Dec 29, 2021 |
St George's Cathedral and it's Arch Entrance in Cape Town where the funeral service will be held on New Year's Day as well as the place where his ashes will be interred (permanently kept) after he is cremated. 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 11:51pm On Dec 29, 2021 |
Interfaith memorial service held on Wednesday evening in Cape Town in honour of The Arch. It was addressed by leaders of various religions including Islam, Judaism, African traditional faith and Hinduism. See full service here: (prayers from 14:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJke6PkVq4I 3 Likes
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 11:57pm On Dec 29, 2021 |
Members of the public also paying their last respects by wearing different shades of purple and placing flowers outside the St George's Cathedral and Tutu's home.
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 12:12am On Dec 30, 2021 |
Different media outlets have also played their part by adding a touch of purple to their on-air looks and outfits. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 12:24am On Dec 30, 2021 |
FINAL - Others including Sandton City mall in Johannesburg and the US. 1 Like
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by matrixme(m): 1:34am On Dec 30, 2021 |
Why would a great man of faith like Tutu have his body cremated? If he were a Catholic priest, he's going to become a saint in some years to come. His body could have been wholy interred to have future generations have an actual feel of his physical existence 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by everythinggirly(f): 2:05am On Dec 30, 2021 |
Goodbye sir |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by illicit(m): 7:31am On Dec 30, 2021 |
Adieu Baba Agbalagba 3 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 7:58am On Dec 30, 2021 |
Righteousness2: I always wonder if homophobes will themselves make it to heaven. 10 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 8:07am On Dec 30, 2021 |
On Thursday morning the Arch's body arrived at St George's Cathedral to lie in state for two days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLQPixSVZ2g 2 Likes
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by jesusjnr2020(m): 8:58am On Dec 30, 2021 |
TMKsouth:All righteous men and prophets in the Bible, for instance, Abraham and Moses, were homophobes, so if they don't make it to heaven, who will? 9 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 9:26am On Dec 30, 2021 |
jesusjnr2020: That was how many millenia ago? We now know better. God has given us the gift of science and enlightenment, let's use it instead of remaining Neanderthals. BTW, are you sure Abraham and Moses made it to heaven? 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by Righteousness2(m): 10:06am On Dec 30, 2021 |
TMKsouth: As long as you are Genuiely Born again through JESUS Christ and you are Bold and Courageous to Speak out against Evil, Abominations and Wickedness in any guise, no matter who is hurt! You are assured of Eternal life with JESUS Christ. 4 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by jesusjnr2020(m): 10:50am On Dec 30, 2021 |
TMKsouth:You sound like you're not of God but the devil especially with the bolded comment. The Word of God doesn't change with time, or because of science or whatever you call enlightenment. Even if heaven and Earth pass away, God's Word would not fail or lose its relevance because it is eternal. So if you like know better or best, but once it doesn't comply with God's Word, it is ignorance and profits nothing but death in truth. 39 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 11:08am On Dec 30, 2021 |
jesusjnr2020: @bolded - Yes, I'm definitely not brainwashed. As for the rest, what a waste of God's given intellect. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by jesusjnr2020(m): 11:16am On Dec 30, 2021 |
TMKsouth:Thanks for the confirmation, at least it's now clear who you speak for. 6 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 11:34am On Dec 30, 2021 |
Tutu's body lies in state
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Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by tutudesz: 12:10pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
TMKsouth:Waiting for your coverage O! |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by tutudesz: 12:11pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
TMKsouth:Desmond Tutu 1 Like |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 12:43pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
tutudesz: Lol, what do u mean I don't have a news channel. Or u saying coverage of my funeral? |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by tutudesz: 12:48pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
TMKsouth:To upload pictures from the funeral, you are the main source of SA News 4 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by PARADIZEPRIEST: 12:53pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
IS A PITY,THAT THIS ERA NO NIGERIAN HAS EQUAL STATUS WITH THIS GREAT MAN. VERY VOCAL AND PRAGMATIC. THE ONLY MAN THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN CLOSE IS GANI FAWEHINME. 6 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 12:56pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
tutudesz: Cool, I get u now Check the frontpage for today's events - there's a story there. |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by PARADIZEPRIEST: 12:57pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
where is archbishop of canterbury? wht is waiting for to arrive SA |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by tutudesz: 1:01pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
TMKsouth:The front page is not too detailed |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by TMKsouth: 1:03pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
tutudesz: Oh I get u - you want every single detail! I got u covered til the funeral on Saturday - don't worry Stay tuned! 2 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by IfGodbeforus(m): 8:06pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
Beautiful. Lalasticlala 2 Likes |
Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by candidbabe(f): 8:18pm On Dec 30, 2021 |
Rest in peace Man of God 1 Like 1 Share |
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