Friends And Family Gathering Around Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter says the former South African statesman is “on his deathbed.”

Two of Mr Mandela’s granddaughters and Bantu Holomisa, a close family friend, were among those seen entering the house in the Johannesburg suburb of Houghton, along with military personnel responsible for the former president’s health.

With little explanation for the large contingent, there were rumours that the 95-year-old’s ailing health had once again taken a turn for the worse.

One family friend said he had been told Mr Mandela’s condition had “deteriorated quite a bit”, but could not give further details. “Things are quite gloomy,” he added.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.