Desmond Tutu, a South African Anglican cleric who went on to become one of the world’s most foremost spiritual leaders, was born on October 7th, 1931, of mixed Xhosa and Motswana heritage in Klerksdorp, South Africa. While Tutu was growing up, South Africa was thoroughly segregated. Black Africans were denied the right to vote and had to live in specific areas, whereas white Africans could do as they pleased. Despite this, Desmond Tutu managed to have a happy childhood, as he loved to read and play with toys.
Later on, his family eventually moved to Johannesburg, where he developed tuberculosis when he was a teenager. After healing from this, Tutu had a newfound ambition to become a doctor to help cure this disease. He went to Johannesburg
Later on, his family eventually moved to Johannesburg, where he developed tuberculosis when he was a teenager. After healing from this, Tutu had a newfound ambition to become a doctor to help cure this disease. He went to Johannesburg