It was quiet outside the Medi-Clinic Heart
Hospital in Pretoria, on Saturday morning, where former president Nelson
Mandela is being treated.
Mandela was admitted to the hospital for a recurring lung infection on June 8.
Two candles left overnight inside
glass containers continued to burn. People passing by took pictures and
read get well wishes massages left on a wall at the hospital.
Celliers Street had been closed
for traffic, with Tshwane metro police controlling access. Police were
also stationed at the hospital's entrance.
Earlier businessman Kenny Kunene
emerged from the hospital parking bay and took photographs with some of
the police at the gate.
“I will be here tomorrow (Sunday) and I will buy from you,” he told a hawker before he drove off.
On Thursday night, the presidency denied claims that Mandela was in a vegetative state.
“We confirm our earlier statement
released this (Thursday) afternoon after President Jacob Zuma visited
Madiba in hospital that Madiba remains in a critical but stable
condition,” said spokesman Mac Maharaj.
“The doctors deny that the former president is in a vegetative state,” he said. - Sapa
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