DEPUTY President Kgalema Motlanthe says former president Nelson Mandela is responding well to medication and treatment.
Mandela is still under 24-hour care from a team of specialists at his home after being released from hospital at the weekend.
He was admitted to Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg on Wednesday after contracting a respiratory tract infection. His admission created panic within the country and around the world.
Motlanthe reported yesterday that Surgeon-General Veejay Ramlakan said Mandela had a restful and peaceful night.
"However, the doctors who are taking care of Mandela remain concerned about the number of people visiting," Motlanthe said.
"Once again, we want to appeal to all that we accord the former president and his family the space to support him in privacy and dignity which he deserves.
"Doctors must also be allowed to do their work without any undue pressure ."
Mandela 'is doing well'
DEPUTY President Kgalema Motlanthe says former president Nelson Mandela is responding well to medication and treatment.
Mandela is still under 24-hour care from a team of specialists at his home after being released from hospital at the weekend.
He was admitted to Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg on Wednesday after contracting a respiratory tract infection. His admission created panic within the country and around the world.
Motlanthe reported yesterday that Surgeon-General Veejay Ramlakan said Mandela had a restful and peaceful night.
"However, the doctors who are taking care of Mandela remain concerned about the number of people visiting," Motlanthe said.
"Once again, we want to appeal to all that we accord the former president and his family the space to support him in privacy and dignity which he deserves.
"Doctors must also be allowed to do their work without any undue pressure ."
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