10 Questions for Desmond Tutu

Had we not had the commission, South Africa would have gone up in flames. It was not a perfect instrument, but it did a heck of a good job. It lanced the boil. A festering soul was opened and cleansed, and balm was poured on it.

What does Africa need most to begin to make progress?

Jake Miller

MECHANICSBURG, PA.

A fair international economic system. Africa can produce goods, but farmers in Europe and the U.S. are paid subsidies and can sell similar goods at giveaway prices. It wreaks havoc with the economies of poorer countries. It's all stacked very much against Africa. We need fair trade.

What impact will the World Cup have on South Africa?

Tammy Stephenson

LOS ANGELES

[They've] built new stadiums. They've improved the infrastructure. They are doing the roads. They are building or improving hotels. Those things are going to remain.

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