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Mandela's condition has become critical
23 Jun 2013 at 18:47hrs | Views
Pretoria -The condition of former president South African Nelson Mandela, who is still in hospital in Pretoria, has become critical, News24 reported Sunday.
President Jacob Zuma, accompanied by ANC Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, visited the former president in hospital on Sunday, Zuma's spokesperson, Mac Maharaj said.
They were briefed by the medical team who informed them that the former president's condition had become critical over the past 24 hours.
Zuma and Ramaphosa also met with Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, at the hospital and discussed Madiba's condition, Maharaj said.
"The doctors are doing everything possible to get his condition to improve and are ensuring that Madiba is well-looked after and is comfortable. He is in good hands," said Zuma.
Zuma has appealed to the nation and the world to pray for Madiba, the family and the medical team that is attending to him during this difficult time.
President Jacob Zuma, accompanied by ANC Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, visited the former president in hospital on Sunday, Zuma's spokesperson, Mac Maharaj said.
They were briefed by the medical team who informed them that the former president's condition had become critical over the past 24 hours.
"The doctors are doing everything possible to get his condition to improve and are ensuring that Madiba is well-looked after and is comfortable. He is in good hands," said Zuma.
Zuma has appealed to the nation and the world to pray for Madiba, the family and the medical team that is attending to him during this difficult time.
Source - News24
