Saturday, August 31, 2013

President Zuma says Nelson Mandela still in hospital

Loyiso Langeni
31 August 2013

President Jacob Zuma has today denied reports that Former President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital. 

This follows several international media reports this morning claiming that Mandela was discharged from hospital. 

Nelson Mandela is being treated for a lung infection at the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria. 

Presidency Spokesperson Mac Maharaj said Madiba is still in hospital in Pretoria and remains critical but stable condition. 

Maharaj added that at times his condition becomes unstable but he responds to medical intervention.

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