PROFILE: Infectious laugh and strong moral fibre — Desmond Tutu served as the Rainbow Nation’s conscience

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PROFILE: Infectious laugh and strong moral fibre — Desmond Tutu served as the Rainbow Nation’s conscience
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

In 1997, Tutu was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent successful treatment in the US. He was readmitted to hospital at various times thereafter to address the cause of recurring infections. Nevertheless, he has remained in good spirits.

In September 2019, the world got its first proper look at Prince Harry and Meghan's baby son when the pair relished their meeting with Tutu in Cape Town, a photograph of which they shared on their official Instagram as “Arch, meet Archie.”

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