Is Nelson Mandela Dead or Alive. Several reports from over the weekend have indicated that the former South African President is in a critical condition ,though some few online news sites have been quick to state the Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela is dead .
News 92 FM earlier reported that Nelson Mandela had died but later told its listeners and online news readers the Nelson Mandela is not dead but is fighting for his life in Pretoria Hospital.
Leaving the conflicting reports aside ,the truth is that Nelson Mandela’s health has taken a turn for the worst and he is now said to be in ‘critical condition’. The Former South African presidents health has deteriorated significantly over the weekend and the 94-year-old may be in his last days. The current South African President, Jacob Zuma who visited Mandela on Sunday said in a statement..
Fresh information about the health of Nelson Mandela indicates that he is unresponsive and his immediate family is now discussing whether to withdraw treatment.
Mandela’s liver and kidney functions are down to less than 50 per cent and he has not opened his eyes for days. Madiba recently had two procedures, one to repair a bleeding ulcer and another to insert a tube into his body, TopAfric.com reported.
Mandela’s situation is said to be much more serious than has been reported by South African authorities.
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