Tutu House - Soweto, South Africa
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
S 26° 14.348 E 027° 54.603
35J E 590892 N 7097514
This blue plaque is attached to the fencing wall protecting Mgr Tutu's house in Soweto, South Africa.
Waymark Code: WMJFDF
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Date Posted: 11/11/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
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The plaque reads:

"Archbishop Desmond Tutu, world renowned champion of human rights, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his decades of non-violent struggle for racial equality. In 1995, he was appointed by President Mandela to chair the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

This has been the family home of Desmond and Leah Tutu since 1975. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary here, and it continues to be their Johannesburg residence. An addition to the house was designed by architect John Noero in 1990.

Unveiled 15 October 2011"

Read more about Desmond Tutu on Wikipedia: (visit link)
Blue Plaque managing agency: Heritage South Africa

Individual Recognized: Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Physical Address:
Vilikazi & Bacela Streets
Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa

Web Address: [Web Link]
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