ARCHBISHOP Emeritus Desmond Tutu has welcomed the arrival of Mamphela Ramphele to the South African political landscape, on the eve of the launch of her political party, Agang SA.Ms Ramphele is set to launch Agang SA in Pretoria on Saturday and her message thus far has centred on unravelling the climate of "fear and intolerance" that she says has characterised the South African political landscape.Mr Tutu is an outspoken critic of the government and the African National Congress and believes that Ms Ramphele’s voice was one "worth hearing"."Nearly 20 years into our democracy the graciousness and magnanimity that characterised our political firmament have to a great extent been surrendered at the altar of power and wealth," Mr Tutu said in a statement.Frequent reports of government corruption and misspending were difficult to verify, said Mr Tutu, as these cases rarely appeared before court.The right to protest was fought for, but it was abused when protesters damaged property, loot...
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