Pretoria – The Presidency says the health of former President Nelson Mandela – who is celebrating his 95th birthday today - is steadily improving.
“Madiba remains in hospital in Pretoria but his doctors have confirmed that his health is steadily improving,” said the Presidency on Thursday.
Madiba was admitted to the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria on 8 June for a recurring lung infection.
His birthday, 18 July, has been declared International Mandela Day by the United Nations.
President Jacob Zuma has wished the founding father of the nation and first President of a united democratic South Africa a happy birthday.
“On behalf of government and all the people of South Africa, we wish Madiba a joyous 95th birthday. We are proud to call this international icon our own as South Africans and wish him good health.
“We thank all our people for supporting Madiba throughout the hospitalisation with undying love and compassion. We also thank all for responding to the call to give Madiba the biggest birthday celebration ever this year,” said Zuma. – SAnews.gov.za
