Presidency update: Mandela remains critical but stable

Presidency update: Mandela remains critical but stable | Mail & Guardian: "While former president Nelson Mandela's condition remains critical but stable, at times it becomes unstable, the presidency said on Saturday.

"While at times, his condition becomes unstable, the doctors indicate that the former president has demonstrated great resilience and his condition tends to stabilise as a result of medical interventions," spokesperson Mac Maharaj said in a statement.

Maharaj said doctors were working hard to effect a turnaround, improve Mandela's health and to keep him comfortable.

"President Jacob Zuma urges South Africa to continue praying for Madiba and to keep him in their thoughts at all times," Maharaj said."

Nelson Mandela’s grandsons start social network for change

Nelson Mandela’s grandsons start social network for change | memeburn: "Two of Nelson Mandela’s grandsons have set up a social network in honour of their grandfather.
Mandela.is will reportedly allow its users, called citizens, to connect, share inspirational photos, stories and articles in an attempt to mirror the statesman’s positive impact on the world.
According to a report by press agency SAPA, the site is being built by the company behind Lady Gaga’s social network littlemonsters.com.
“It’s a social network around the inspiration my grandfather gave to the world,” said Ndaba Mandela. “People can share what Mandela inspired them to do, to give back to their communities.”
According to Ndaba, he and his cousin Kweku decided to launch the site so that they would have a chance to celebrate their grandfather while he was still alive. The 95-year-old global icon’s health has slipped over the past few months, with a recurring lung infection keeping him in hospital since early June."

Nelson Mandela Sports and Culture Day - unforgettable

Eyewitness News: Nelson Mandela Sports and Culture Day - unforgettable: "The Nelson Mandela Sports and Culture Day will be a Saturday few South Africans will ever forget.

Bafana Bafana and the Springboks, together on the same day, on the same pitch, played and won for Madiba.

The day brought together two of the country’s sporting codes as more than 50, 000 fans turned up at the FNB Stadium to honour Madiba, who once famously said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”

Mandela 'more alert' every day - daughter

Mandela 'more alert' every day - daughter | eNCA: "Nelson Mandela, who has been lying critically ill in hospital for just over two months, is becoming more alert and more responsive by the day, his youngest daughter said Friday, adding that the anti-apartheid hero is "not going anywhere anytime soon"."

A triple header for the inaugural Nelson Mandela Sports Day

A triple header for the inaugural Nelson Mandela Sports Day on August 17 - Goal.com: "The purpose of the inaugural Sports Day is to honour former South African president Nelson Mandela for his contribution and influence in the South African sports

The South African sports ministry has confirmed that the inaugural Nelson Mandela Sports Day will comprise of three matches at the FNB Stadium on August 17, 2013.

With Bafana set to face Burkina Faso before the Springboks play Argentina in the Rugby Championship match, the organizers have added another game which will start just after midday.

South African legends will play against Italian legends in the first match, with the likes of Jomo Sono and Lucas Radebe expected to feature for the SA team."

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Mandela’s condition still critical: Zuma

Mandela’s condition still critical: Zuma | IOL.co.za: "Former president Nelson Mandela remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday evening.

“The former president of the ANC and founding president of a free and democratic South Africa is sadly still in hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition,” Zuma said at a business meeting in Midrand."