Former South African President Nelson Mandela's condition has become critical. MSNBC's Craig Melvin reports.
Nelson Mandela has taken a turn for the worse and is now in critical condition at a South African hospital, officials said Sunday.
"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," President Jacob Zuma said in a statement, referring to the 94-year-old former president by his nickname.
Zuma and African National Congress Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Mandela at the Pretoria hospital and were briefed on his condition by the medical team, the statement said. They asked the world to pray for the anti-apartheid icon and his family "during this difficult time."
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Published on Jun 22, 2013
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June 22 - Former President Nelson Mandela's military ICU ambulance broke down while transporting him to hospital two weeks ago. The presidency has confirmed that the elderly statesmen had to wait on the side of the road, while a second vehicle was dispatched.
June 22 - Former President Nelson Mandela's military ICU ambulance broke down while transporting him to hospital two weeks ago. The presidency has confirmed that the elderly statesmen had to wait on the side of the road, while a second vehicle was dispatched.
Mandela is an alright person. I think through trial and error he learned to right his ways and he has paid for his transgressions. I am praying for him and his medical team. I don't think it will be much longer now.
ReplyDeleteMandela has come a very long way from his starting point. Many life lessons have been learned. He has learned from his experiences and moved on as should many. We all wish him well and pray for his speedy recovery.
DeleteThank you for your input :)