Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma visited former President Nelson Mandela at his home in Houghton this morning, where he conveyed the well wishes of all South Africans and those of the global community.
The former statesman, who is still in a stable but critical condition, is currently recovering at home and responding to treatment.
“President Zuma conveyed the well wishes of all South Africans and those of the peoples of the world to the Mandela family, and assured them that nations are united in their thoughts and prayers for him.
“In addition, President Zuma expressed the good wishes of the leaders of the Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting (CHOGM) from which he returned last night,” said the Presidency in a statement.
Zuma also personally presented Madiba with the Lifetime Award for Global Peace from the Mahathir Global Peace Foundation, which he received on his behalf in Malaysia.
The President will officially open the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory Public Facility and the Permanent Exhibition on the Life and Times of Nelson Mandela in Houghton later tonight. He told Madiba that he was looking forward to the occasion. – SAnews.gov.za
