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Interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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George Negus interviews South African Archbishop, Desmond Tutu about the future of his country and its recent political unrest.

Earlier this month President Thabo Mbeki stepped down after bowing to political pressure to resign from his post.

Archbishop Tutu tells Dateline the future of the country should be determined by the people, and not the party.

"I believe that all what happened gives us very good justification for saying that we need to have the president of our country elected directly by the people and not by the party".

Archbishop Tutu rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid. He chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and is currently the chairman of The Elders. He's also widely known for his defence on human rights and uses his high profile to campaign for the oppressed.

On air: 1st October 2008

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