Nelson Mandela Back To Hospital

FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA

JOHANNESBURG  (AFP) –  The 94-year-old Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been taken back to the hospital due to a recurrent lung infection, the presidency said Thursday, urging people to pray for the frail anti-apartheid hero.


 “He was conscious” when he was admitted, presidency spokesman Mac Maharaj told AFP.
“Doctors are attending to him, ensuring that he has the best possible expert medical treatment and comfort,” said the presidency.

Zuma wished “Madiba”, as South Africa’s first black president is affectionately known, a quick recovery and asked for people around the world to prayer for him.

 “We appeal to the people of South Africa and the world to pray for our beloved Madiba and his family and to keep them in their thoughts,” he said.

“We have full confidence in the medical team and know that they will do everything possible to ensure recovery.”

Rumours of his failing health or even death flare up periodically, forcing the government to issue assurances that all is well.

The Former President, Mandela has been visiting hospital in the recent time.

We will like to welcome prayers here for the frail anti-apartheid hero, Madiba. On behalf, of all of us at 24naijanews, we wish the Former President speedily recovery.