President Jacob Zuma has wished Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a joyful birthday, good health and comfort as he turns 85 today.

“Archbishop Emeritus Tutu has contributed immensely to the freedom and democratic dispensation we achieved as a country.

He continues to inspire the nation and the world in the promotion of human rights, justice and the wellbeing of all especially the poor,” said President Zuma in a statement on Friday.

We wish him a joyful birthday, good health and comfort and urge the nation to keep him and his family in their thoughts and prayers, he said.

Source: South African Government News Agency