Pretoria – People must continue to pray for former President Nelson Mandela, North West Premier Thandi Modise said on Monday.
Modise said this after the spotlight shifted on Mandela’s health following news that he had been admitted to the hospital over the weekend.
“To many across the globe, in our country and province, Tata Madiba is a unifier and a symbol of reconciliation.
“Though we know that he is not immortal like all of us, we are inspired by his fighting spirit and wish his family all the strength for them to unite in love and continue to give him all the support he needs.
“We are confident that he is receiving the best medical care and treatment that the best of our facilities and medical specialists have to offer,” she said.
Mandela, 94, was admitted to hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning, reportedly due to a recurring lung infection.
President Jacob Zuma on Saturday wished Mandela a speedy recovery.
Modise said on Monday: “Though we should appreciate that there are a few people the world over who match Madiba’s stature as the greatest freedom fighter and statesman the world has known, the zeal to keep the public informed about his condition should not erode his dignity”. SAnews.gov.za
