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Madiba is to spend Christmas in hospital: issued by the Presidency

24 December 2012 |

Former President Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas Day in hospital, his doctors have confirmed today, on 24 December 2012.

Update on former President Mandela: issued by the Presidency

22 December 2012 |

President Jacob Zuma this morning, 22 December 2012, visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital in Pretoria.

Madiba has been in hospital since 8 December 2012 and continues to respond to treatment.

Doctors keep Madiba in hospital for extra care: issued by the Presidency

18 December 2012 |

Today is Day 11 of former President Nelson Mandela’s hospitalisation. Doctors are still attending to him following an operation to remove gallstones.

Update on former President Mandela: issued by the Presidency

15 December 2012 |

The Presidency wishes to provide the following update from the doctors treating former President Nelson Mandela: this morning, 15 December 2012, the former president underwent a procedure via endoscopy to have the gallstones removed. The procedure was successful and Madiba is recovering.

Madiba is being cared for at a Pretoria hospital: issued by the Presidency

13 December 2012 |

We have noted media speculation about the hospital at which former President Mandela may be receiving medical attention.

CEO's year-end message

13 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Dear Friends

As we reach the end of a very eventful year, we would like to thank all of you for your friendship and support. This was demonstrated by the outpouring of sympathy, and the tributes that followed our Chairperson, Professor Jakes Gerwel’s passing last month. We see it again in the numerous messages wishing our Founder, Nelson Mandela, well during his stay in hospital.

Update on former President Mandela: issued by the Presidency

12 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Doctors attending to former President Mandela have reported that he has made progress during the past 24 hours and they are satisfied with the way he is responding to treatment.

Apology from eNCA

11 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The following apology has been issued from news channel eNCA following video coverage that was aired last night.

Update on President Nelson Mandela: issued by the Presidency

11 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Presidency wishes to provide an update on the condition of former President Mandela.

Update on President Mandela: issued by the Presidency

10 December 2012 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

President Nelson Mandela had a good night’s rest. The doctors will still conduct further tests today. He is in good hands.