Known as the Franschhoek Valley Transformation Charter, the initiative was signed by a number of other dignitaries, residents and guests who were invited to the Dutch Reformed Church on Thursday. The charter was reportedly conceptualized and structured by no less than 28 locals who are inspired to work towards bridging the often sad gap that sets the rich at the top while the poor languish at the bottom of the pyramid.

The ever happy and entertaining Tutu was invited to the charter launch so that he could sign it publicly and endorse the project formerly. Asked to give his comments about the initiative, a brightly smiling Tutu said he was really blown away by what the charter stands for and what it seeks to achieve, adding that South Africa and the world at large needs more of such initiatives to help fight poverty around the world.

He challenged the audience to look at what people do to others and the cruelty that humans can impose on other humans. He observed that they have an incredibly beautiful country that has the potential to change things and grow into a level where no one goes to bed hungry. The respectable Tutu was entertained with song and dance from the locals who were invited to equally grace the occasion and sign the charter as well.

A popular destination, Franschhoek Valley is particularly famous for its cuisine, wine farms and the magical scenery that constantly keeps tourists entertained all the way during their trips in the region. But the residents are still clustered into the poor, the middle class and the rich-a classification that the charter is determined to dismantle.