Tutu criticises Mandela's funeral service

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OTCHERE DARKO 10 years ago

Zumah is NOT a good leader. He is far worse than Thabo Mbeki, his predecessor.

Zumah is NOT a good leader. He is far worse than Thabo Mbeki, his predecessor.
truth 10 years ago

What is wrong with polygamy?At least he is not a homosexual and the nations which frown upon polygamy allow men to have wives and mistresses.As for Desmond Tutu he is now a loose cannon who even supports gays and lesbians.His ...
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What is wrong with polygamy?At least he is not a homosexual and the nations which frown upon polygamy allow men to have wives and mistresses.As for Desmond Tutu he is now a loose cannon who even supports gays and lesbians.His comments will rather polarize the nation.He should know that Mandela's tribe does not speak afrikaan and English is the universal language in South Africa.
Inquisitive 10 years ago

That man is just talkative.He is just seeking attention

That man is just talkative.He is just seeking attention
Mary 10 years ago

This man is anothe true hero. He is right SA has lost repect because of loosers like Mbeki and Zuma.

This man is anothe true hero. He is right SA has lost repect because of loosers like Mbeki and Zuma.
dfb 10 years ago

another power greedy african, just like NPP, and ndc

another power greedy african, just like NPP, and ndc
ROB 10 years ago

Black South Africans, your skin skin is like our own here, yet your country looks like a European one. Do you know why?? You boot out Oburoni, and you will find out why!!

Black South Africans, your skin skin is like our own here, yet your country looks like a European one. Do you know why?? You boot out Oburoni, and you will find out why!!
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 10 years ago

Which Obroni civilization has 'developed' without slavery?

Which Obroni civilization has 'developed' without slavery?
Marina 10 years ago

Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Island and Finland didn’t bring slaves to their cold countries. Hardworking honest Scandinavians are now spending lots of money caring for lazy immigrants from many African countries.

Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Island and Finland didn’t bring slaves to their cold countries. Hardworking honest Scandinavians are now spending lots of money caring for lazy immigrants from many African countries.
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 10 years ago

Sweden, Norway, Finland, etc, have their own miinorities, known as the Sami people that they have virtually enslaved. These people preceded the Whites. Whites cannot develop without enslaving others.

Sweden, Norway, Finland, etc, have their own miinorities, known as the Sami people that they have virtually enslaved. These people preceded the Whites. Whites cannot develop without enslaving others.
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 10 years ago

Sweden, Norway, Denmark, etc., were all involved in the transatlantic slave trade, and they profited from it. Check your history. Whites are lazy people who cannot develop without slavery.

Sweden, Norway, Denmark, etc., were all involved in the transatlantic slave trade, and they profited from it. Check your history. Whites are lazy people who cannot develop without slavery.
Marina 10 years ago

You are not correct !

You are not correct !
Marina 10 years ago

How many slaves invented Volvo, HM, IKEA and all other world known companies. You guys are just big talking corrupt and lazy people.

How many slaves invented Volvo, HM, IKEA and all other world known companies. You guys are just big talking corrupt and lazy people.
Kwasi Mensah 10 years ago

Archbishop Tutu, is dead wrong! Where in human history has the whiteman forgiven any of their enemies? Did the West not support apartheid to the hilt, even when the UN imposed an arms embargo on the minority South African reg ...
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Archbishop Tutu, is dead wrong! Where in human history has the whiteman forgiven any of their enemies? Did the West not support apartheid to the hilt, even when the UN imposed an arms embargo on the minority South African regime but US President Ronald Reagan secretly continually supply weapons to that regime? Was it not the American CIA which helped the apartheid regime to arrest Mandela in 1962 because he dared question and challenge the evil system? Why did the US not forgive Osama bin Ladin but go after him and killl him, hailing the act as one of their greatest military achievements? Why are they still pursuing Al Kaida operatives all over the world?

The West is now loud in hailing Mandela only because unlike themselves he allowed them to go scott free for the crimes they committed against humanity in South Africa. If they're anow praising Mandela for forgiving their white oppressors, why wouldn't they also practise the same? Why didn't they forgive Sadam Hussein and Col. Gadafi? Why are the Jews (the Israelis) still fishing out those Germans whom they accuse of the holocust against the Jews during the Second World War? Have the Jews not repeatedly said that they need to punish their enemies so that it would serve as a deterrent for others? If it is good for Mandela to forgive the white minority's crime against the majority black South Africans, why can't the whiteman also forgive their enemies? Where is their example?

Archbishop Tutu must understand that what's good for the goose is good for the gander also.
Sethoo 10 years ago

It all shows that Mandela followers were not satisfied with what he did,they would have preferred revenge when he became the president.

It all shows that Mandela followers were not satisfied with what he did,they would have preferred revenge when he became the president.
Monthy 10 years ago

Revenge is the African way ! Mandela was a wise man who wanted SA to live in peace.

Revenge is the African way ! Mandela was a wise man who wanted SA to live in peace.
OTCHERE DARKO 10 years ago

Africa and South Africa CANNOT replace Nelson Mandela. He was a giant whose stood taller than any in South Africa and in fact Africa generally.

We will dearly miss Madiba!!

Africa and South Africa CANNOT replace Nelson Mandela. He was a giant whose stood taller than any in South Africa and in fact Africa generally.

We will dearly miss Madiba!!
OTCHERE DARKO 10 years ago

He was a giant who stood taller than any in South Africa and in fact Africa generally.

He was a giant who stood taller than any in South Africa and in fact Africa generally.
amantwaatia 10 years ago

This man talks too much. Is he another Muzorewa?? I have long suspected that. And I think I am not far from the truth. Time will tell. What nonsense is he talking about?? GEE!!!

This man talks too much. Is he another Muzorewa?? I have long suspected that. And I think I am not far from the truth. Time will tell. What nonsense is he talking about?? GEE!!!
Mohau 10 years ago

TUTU is a senile old man and should retire from public life

TUTU is a senile old man and should retire from public life
OGYAKROMIAN 10 years ago

K B ASANTE, do you hear? Or are yours the last kicks of a dying horse?

K B ASANTE, do you hear? Or are yours the last kicks of a dying horse?
HOLY SINNER 10 years ago

While watching tele on that day I said to my with that the ANC had stoop low by ignoring the white minority.It was a big shame.

While watching tele on that day I said to my with that the ANC had stoop low by ignoring the white minority.It was a big shame.
liv 10 years ago

You could have asked the committee to include the Afrikaans months ago, why tell the world now.

You could have asked the committee to include the Afrikaans months ago, why tell the world now.
Mr Analyst 10 years ago

I now understand why Mugabe has long referred to this guy as a hypocrite and a little man. How do you expect Zuma and co to invite these demons to the funeral of the saint. This man is only trying to please the west and their ...
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I now understand why Mugabe has long referred to this guy as a hypocrite and a little man. How do you expect Zuma and co to invite these demons to the funeral of the saint. This man is only trying to please the west and their kin in South Africa. If he Tutu think it was that important why didn't he suggest it to the funeral organizers? He should be ignored!!!!
ROB 10 years ago

South Africa is now at a crossroads. Let not black South Africans deceive themselves....there is only one reason why S.A. is the most developed nation on the continent...to the extent that the blacks there do not really see t ...
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South Africa is now at a crossroads. Let not black South Africans deceive themselves....there is only one reason why S.A. is the most developed nation on the continent...to the extent that the blacks there do not really see themselves as part of Africa. It is because of the presence of somebody called Oburoni, who is still quite in charge under the surface. Mandela had the wisdom to resolve things with non violent means. Whatever inequalities still remain in S.A. today, if South Africans make the mistake of following Mugabe's "wisdom", it will only be plunged into the same economic and social darkness, instability and poverty that befell Zimbabwe, where once world exporting farmlands have been turned into bush for wild animals.
MPATA MPATA 10 years ago

Thank You Bishop Tutu You have spoken the truth even if ANC does not like it.
YES. WE HAVE TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE.
THANK GOD WE HAVE PEOPLE LIKE YOU STILL LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA.ANC SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE INCLUSIVE

Thank You Bishop Tutu You have spoken the truth even if ANC does not like it.
YES. WE HAVE TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE.
THANK GOD WE HAVE PEOPLE LIKE YOU STILL LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA.ANC SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE INCLUSIVE
PEKI TUMU 10 years ago

It was clearly evident in the whole organization of the funeral that it was deemed a party affair hence the employed of that fake sign language interpreter. They did not think it was a national event so it deserved the best
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It was clearly evident in the whole organization of the funeral that it was deemed a party affair hence the employed of that fake sign language interpreter. They did not think it was a national event so it deserved the best

They included the Jews but not the Afrikaners Shameful indeed I am glad someone has noted this and is pointing it out
Absalom Khumalo 10 years ago

Inclusiveness is a two-way street.
How inclusive have the Afrikaners been? They still own 90% of the fertile - which they stole/confiscated by force of arms from our ancestors!

Inclusiveness is a two-way street.
How inclusive have the Afrikaners been? They still own 90% of the fertile - which they stole/confiscated by force of arms from our ancestors!
HABLUTA SENYO 10 years ago

MANDELA IS GONE IS LEFT WITH THE SOUTH AFRICANS WHAT TO DO NEXT.I DO NOT WANTS NPP PEOPLE AT MY FUNERAL WHAT ABOUT THAT?IS BY CHOICE

MANDELA IS GONE IS LEFT WITH THE SOUTH AFRICANS WHAT TO DO NEXT.I DO NOT WANTS NPP PEOPLE AT MY FUNERAL WHAT ABOUT THAT?IS BY CHOICE
Konoreyawa 10 years ago

Tutu nis spot on. Embrace the Africaans.Otherwise you guys will go back to square one all negotiations.

Tutu nis spot on. Embrace the Africaans.Otherwise you guys will go back to square one all negotiations.
KANE 10 years ago

WHAT DESMOND TUTU SHOULD REMEMBER IS THAT EVEN THE BIBLE TEACHES "AN EYE FOR AN EYE, A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH".

EVEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE MOST CHRISTIAN COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, STILL PRACTICES "AN EYE FOR AN EYE, A T ...
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WHAT DESMOND TUTU SHOULD REMEMBER IS THAT EVEN THE BIBLE TEACHES "AN EYE FOR AN EYE, A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH".

EVEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE MOST CHRISTIAN COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, STILL PRACTICES "AN EYE FOR AN EYE, A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH". WHY?

WELL, THE ANSWER TO THAT IS NOT FAR-FETCHED IF YOU THE HAVE COMMON SENSE TO THINK AND KNOW WHY, SO I'LL NOT DELVE INTO THAT HERE!!!

NELSON MANDELA WAS NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO SUFFERED RACISM AND INCARCERATION UNDER THE RACIST APARTHEID REGIME IN SOUTH AFRICA.

ALL BLACK SOUTH AFRICANS SUFFERED RACISM UNDER SOUTH AFRICA'S RACIST APARTHEID REGIME, SO FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION MUST COME FROM ALL BLACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA. NOT ONLY FROM MANDELA.

NELSON MANDELA DECIDED TO FORGIVE AND RECONCILE WITH HIS RACIST PAST ENEMIES, WHO ARE STILL INHERENTLY RACIST ANYWAY, AND THAT WAS HIS CHOICE, RATHER THAN THE CHOICE OF THE VAST MAJORITY OF BLACK SOUTH AFRICANS.

SO, THE EXLUSION OF AFRIKAANERS FROM MANDELA'S FUNERAL WAS A PERFECT DECISION BECAUSE WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS ARE STILL INHERENTLY RACIST TOWARDS ALL BLACKS.

IF YOU'RE BLACK AND YOU'VE EVER ATTENDED A JOB INTERVIEW IN THE US OR UK WITH A WHITE SOUTH AFRICAN ON THE INTERVIEWING PANEL, YOU'LL GET MY DRIFT.

SINCE THE FALL OF APARTHEID IN SOUTH AFRICA, THESE WHITE RACISTS HAVE DONE EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN TO UNDERMINE BLACK MAJORITY RULE.

BY GOD'S DESIGN, THEY'VE FAILED BIG TIME.

IF WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS HAD THEIR WAY, THE RACIST APARTHEID REGIME WOULD STILL BE FLOURISHING IN SOUTH AFRICA TO THIS DAY, SO WHO SAYS THE WHITES HAVE TRULY REPENTED OF THEIR SINS AND RECONCILED WITH THE BLACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA?

ONLY A FOOL WILL THINK ALONG THOSE LINES.

AND I THINK DESMOND TUTU IS LIKELY TO BE ONE OF THEM, AND THAT'S WHY HE AND THABO MBEKI LITERALLY DO NOT "SEE EYE TO EYE".
DESTINY 10 years ago

KANE

Well-said and a very good analysis, in my opinion.

It is hard to be black, no doubt, especially when you seek to make a headway in admin. I speak from experience,like you.

God bless you.

KANE

Well-said and a very good analysis, in my opinion.

It is hard to be black, no doubt, especially when you seek to make a headway in admin. I speak from experience,like you.

God bless you.
Sasu 10 years ago

AFRICANS NEVER DO ANYTHING SENSIBLE

AFRICANS NEVER DO ANYTHING SENSIBLE
kaketonti 10 years ago

Tutu,the Europeans and EurAmericans(US) preaches JUSTICE=REVENGE.It is only we the Africans who had suffered continously at the oppressor's hand preache RECONCILIATION =SUB-HUMAN.Lets be bold and bring them to book."ALL OPTIO ...
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Tutu,the Europeans and EurAmericans(US) preaches JUSTICE=REVENGE.It is only we the Africans who had suffered continously at the oppressor's hand preache RECONCILIATION =SUB-HUMAN.Lets be bold and bring them to book."ALL OPTIONS ARE ON THE TABLE"Like it or leave it.
Amecole. 10 years ago

Bishop Tutu is dead right. I am sure the late president Mandela, will be turning in his grave. The non-inclusiveness shown by the ANC government is an anti-theses to what Mandela stood for.

Bishop Tutu is dead right. I am sure the late president Mandela, will be turning in his grave. The non-inclusiveness shown by the ANC government is an anti-theses to what Mandela stood for.
Sheriff Wisdomgold OF USA 10 years ago

Tutu is two face if you do not know he had all his kids in usa during the bad days in south Africa he even talked bad about Tata Mandela when he became president that he is not doing alot for blacks. I was in cape Town during ...
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Tutu is two face if you do not know he had all his kids in usa during the bad days in south Africa he even talked bad about Tata Mandela when he became president that he is not doing alot for blacks. I was in cape Town during that time ok........
oyinasky 10 years ago

The Bishop got it wrong this time. No one invites one to a friends funeral
What will the Afrikanners or Dutch Reformed Church Have said at the ceremonies? That they are sorry? They will not say that because they are not sor ...
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The Bishop got it wrong this time. No one invites one to a friends funeral
What will the Afrikanners or Dutch Reformed Church Have said at the ceremonies? That they are sorry? They will not say that because they are not sorry. That they are reformed? Of course they will not because they are not reformed.
BRO DAN- TRC 10 years ago

BLSSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD,- LET THE PEOPLE SHOUT FOR -JOY! WHY? BHOLD, -SEEK YE NELSON ROLIHLAHLA -MADIBA- MANDELA? HE IS NOT HERE, "HE IS RISEN" AND GONE UP TO GLORY!! YEA, -IF- A MAN BE IN CHRIST, THOUGH HE DI ...
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BLSSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD,- LET THE PEOPLE SHOUT FOR -JOY! WHY? BHOLD, -SEEK YE NELSON ROLIHLAHLA -MADIBA- MANDELA? HE IS NOT HERE, "HE IS RISEN" AND GONE UP TO GLORY!! YEA, -IF- A MAN BE IN CHRIST, THOUGH HE DIE YET SHALL HE LIVE. SELAH. FOR "IT IS FINISHED", THEREFORE, -"OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN!! GOD BLESS THE DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF -SOUTH AFRICA, AFRICA, THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD AND THE INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND -REJOICE AND BE GLAD; KNOWING, "HE IS RISEN"! SELAH. AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
NOTE
MUCH THANKS TO GHANAWEB FOR THE SPACE. AND, TO MIGHTY GOD RADIO FOR THE LORD'S SONGS.
THANK GOD, NOW WE UNDERSTAND.
Tetekpor 10 years ago

Reconciliation is the hallmark of peace. At the end of the day when we have played our roles in this world, we depart it without taking anything along. Why then do we make so much fuss about vengeance? God says: 'Veageance is ...
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Reconciliation is the hallmark of peace. At the end of the day when we have played our roles in this world, we depart it without taking anything along. Why then do we make so much fuss about vengeance? God says: 'Veageance is mine I will repay"
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 10 years ago

This homo sponsor 'priest' or whatever should give us a break.

This homo sponsor 'priest' or whatever should give us a break.
asonaba kofi 10 years ago

archbishop tutu is the rawlings of south africa.he says it as it is insults or no insults.its a shame that the powers that be try to silence people like them.may they live a lot longer to continue to be the conscience of the ...
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archbishop tutu is the rawlings of south africa.he says it as it is insults or no insults.its a shame that the powers that be try to silence people like them.may they live a lot longer to continue to be the conscience of the people.

Tutu criticises Mandela's funeral service

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