Mandela, 94, was hospitalised on 8 June to treat a recurring lung infection.
The presidency confirmed the incident but said Mandela’s health was not compromised and that his doctors were satisfied the former president suffered no harm.
CBS News correspondent Debora Patta also quoted sources as saying that the former president’s liver and kidneys are functioning at 50%. Mandela also apparently had to have a procedure to repair a bleeding ulcer and another to insert a tube.
“We also understand that Mandela family members are discussing just how much medical intervention is enough for an old and very sick man,” CBS News stated.
On Thursday, Madiba’s grandson, Ndaba Mandela, said his grandfather was looking well and was expected to be going home soon. Former president Thabo Mbeki was also quoted as saying that Mandela’s health was improving.
chhiingu
June 22, 2013 at 1:45 pm
What a story.I know Mandela is an icon but how many Zambians have died due to lack of transport?Ask trs who were at Kawambwa Boys in 2005 to narrate to you how many lives would have been served had transport been available to transport the RTA victims at Nthumba chushi on 28th April,2005.
Pa ZEDDDD
June 22, 2013 at 2:08 pm
Kanshi ku Souberg kwaliba ifisasa musebanya
Mwata
June 22, 2013 at 3:34 pm
I think this man should be allowed to rest.As much as we want him to be around it is better if he goes now than live as a vegetable(Feeding from tubes and all).
zuma
June 22, 2013 at 4:54 pm
aging has no cure…!
DJ MIX MASTER
June 22, 2013 at 7:59 pm
GET WELL MADIBA
kimmy
June 22, 2013 at 8:22 pm
iyeeeee…awe sure…this God is already seeing the Lord…
cosmas zulu
June 25, 2013 at 2:41 pm
wishing u a quick recovering mandela.
cosmas zulu
June 26, 2013 at 10:35 am
quick recovery