Issued by: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
January 16, 1997
As a result of numerous inquiries for details about the surgery undergone by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, chairperson of the Commission, yesterday, he is issuing the following statement:
"I was admitted to hospital for an examination of my prostate gland, which is enlarged at my age. The doctor found no malignancy but decided to remove a portion of the prostate.
"He is very pleased with my progress and I am sitting in bed watching the cricket. I expect to be in hospital until the weekend and off work for about three weeks. I would like to thank people for their good wishes and prayers."
Inquiries: John Allen, 082- 452-7859