President Mandela shows sustained improvement
22 Jul 2013
Former President Mandela is still in a critical condition in hospital but shows sustained improvement.
President Jacob Zuma visited him in hospital this afternoon, 22 July 2013. The President once again assured Madiba of the love and support of all South Africans. The birthday celebrations for the former President on 18 July were the biggest ever this year, attracting scores of South Africans who engaged in community service in honour of Madiba.
President Zuma also shared with him a message from the family of former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli, who led the ANC during the period that former President Mandela was arrested.
Message from the Luthuli Family