President Zuma said Madiba is still
in a critical but stable condition and he continues to respond to
treatment.
Earlier this year, Mandela spent
almost three months in hospital for a recurring lung infection before being
discharged on September 1st to continue treatment at home.
Presidential Spokesperson Mac
Maharaj said President Zuma conveyed the well wishes of all South Africans and
those of the peoples of the world to the Mandela family and assured them that
nations are united in their thoughts and prayers for him.
“In addition, President Zuma
expressed the good wishes of the leaders of the Commonwealth Heads of State and
Government Meeting from which he returned last night. Maharaj added.
He concluded by saying that the
President used the opportunity to personally present Madiba with the Lifetime
Award for Global Peace from the Mahathir Global Peace Foundation which he
received on his behalf in Malaysia.
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