Mandela inherited $ 4.1 million to family

Mandela's will is more than a cold track of who gets what. The 40-page document that left the anti-Apartheid leader died, written in 2004, reflects the meticulous and generous he was. implementers heritage of Mandela, valued at $ 4.1 million, say the property will be divided between its family, product of three marriages. Has also inherited the African National Congress, former members of his staff and several schools. "I think he would realize how interesting it is to read," says one of the executors, the vice president of the South African Supreme Court, Dikgang Moseneke. " Often expresses why inherits something, and that's why so many pages extends "Moseneke explains," because it tries to rationalize the estate, with rational and emotional basis, but explained ". Implementers read the document to the Mandela family before speak to the press. The large family was involved in lawsuits on wealth and the desires of president, but according Moseneke the will not touch the subject of positions of power within the family. receive is unclear how Mandela's third wife, Graca Machel, but by law would be entitled to half of the estate. However, in the will, Mandela asks waive their rights within 90 days in exchange for a list of items not disclosed to the press. 

A close friend of Mandela: "It's time to let him go"

Andrew Mlangeni long time friend of former President Nelson Mandela, has expressed concern about the new South African leader hospitalization and asked the family to understand the delicate state of health that goes through and that the worst expectations fulfilled, will "leave march". "Madiba, you've come to the hospital too many times. Clearly not feeling well and it is possible that I will never be pregnant again, "said Mlangeni, one of the co-Mandela during the process called Rivonia, 1963, initiated by Apartheid to eliminate all South African revolutionary leaders. Mlangeni, who spoke to Mandela by his clan name, as a sign of affection, wished the former leader a "rapid recovery" , but asked the family "spiritual release him and put their faith in God's hands." "Once you release, the people of South Africa will do the same. Shall say: 'Thank you, God. Thou hast given this man, and we will give it back,'" comments made ​​known in the newspaper Times. Meanwhile, ANC spokesperson, the ruling party, which has dominated the country's politics since the end of Apartheid-Mthembum Jackson, has acknowledged that the country "preparing for the worst", but has asked citizens to pray for Mandela's health. This has been done hundreds of people gathered in the last few hours to pray for Mandela at Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto, Johannesburg. "I do not think that ever an appropriate time to leave us Mandela. Madiba If not, who will?" Asked the reporter Chriselda Lewis.

Mandela remains hospitalized but breathing on his own

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, was again urgently hospitalized early this morning. "About 01:30 hours his health has deteriorated and has been admitted to a hospital in Pretoria, "said government spokesman, Mac Maharaj. "His condition is serious but stable", has been recognized again after detailing that "doctors are doing everything they can to recover is comfortable." As always, "the government and the family ask calm and to respect their privacy." The Nobel Peace breathes "unassisted" , as indicated by the presidential spokesman, Mac Maharaj. "It's a lung infection, pneumonia, which affects many things like breathing. But doctors have told me that breathing without assistance, which is a positive sign," he added. Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, just announced that urgently return to South Africa, from London, where he planned to participate in a summit today against hunger. A sign of the gravity of the situation. This is the fourth time that Mandela is hospitalized in the past six months. It is already known that his health is very serious , having lost his memory and the ability to speak, as recently recognized their relatives.Even this newspaper can confirm that his wife, Graca Machel, his intimate recognizes that "extreme care only keep you alive." It seems that the process of pneumonia aggravated dragged on for months and it has to do with the years of confinement in prison on Robben Island is getting complicated. The beloved former president is on edge the country and the international community with constant relapses. The last time he has been seen in public was in the final of the football World Cup in South Africa, when a stroller those used in golf gave him a lap of honor around the stadium and then demonstrating its delicate health.

Nelson Mandela was hospitalized in "critical condition"

The Presidency of South Africa confirmed that the former president Nelson Mandela, world leader in the fight against apartheid, was hospitalized again. His condition is   "serious but stable", they said.  "This morning at 01:30 local time (23:30 GMT Friday) his condition deteriorated and he was transferred to a hospital in Pretoria," said the office of South African President Jacob Zuma said in a statement. "The president is receiving specialized care and doctors do their best to make you feel better", the statement said. "President Zuma, on behalf of the government and the entire nation, wishes Madiba a speedy recovery and asks the press and public to respect their privacy and that of his family, "it added. Mandela will be 95 years in July. In the latest images released in April, during an official visit, Mandela appeared very weak, sitting in a chair with your legs under a blanket, his face expressionless. The hero of the struggle against apartheid, Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, in 1994 became the first black president of South Africa. Mandela, 94, admitted to a hospital emergency for the third time in just over six months, it undergoes a lung condition. This year, first on May 9 and then the 28th of the same month, the former head of state spent several days in a hospital to  "meet present conditions according to their age," officials said. 

Mandela is losing memory

The lawyer George Bizos one of the best friends of the former South African president Nelson Mandela, who defended the famous Rivonia Trial in which Mandela spared the death penalty in exchange for his now famous spend 27 years in prison, saidan open secret : "Unfortunately it is sometimes forgotten that one or two of them have died and pales when you say that Walter Silulu (another historic in the struggle against apartheid) is no longer with us, "unveiled fellow human rights activist in an interview published by the 'Eyewitness'. Bizos had last visited his friend Mandela ten days ago at his home in Johannesburg, before, says the South African government, routine check that made ​​the former president spent a night in hospital from last weekend. "What felt good " , said Bizos about the meeting. They may suffer from Alzheimer Mandela is not new . The media are openly speculating that possibility since 2011, when he was admitted to hospital where they strongly feared for his life. However, the zeal and secrecy with which the disease is takingMadiba by the family and the government itself has always avoided any categorical statement about their status. This is the first time someone close to Nelson Mandela confirms his memory loss.

Mandela has left the hospital

Nelson Mandela 94 has left the hospital after two weeks of hospitalization for a lung infection.The sources said the Presidency of South Africa. "It will be 'taken care of at his home in Houghton (Johannesburg) until it will be' fully recovered ', and' wrote in a note. On Christmas Day, President Jacob Zuma had visited the anti-apartheid hero and found him much better.

Nelson Mandela was successfully operated

"The former president underwent an endoscopic procedure to remove her about gallstones (...) the procedure was successful and Madiba is recovering, "said the government statement, using Mandela's clan name. The first black president of South Africa,  which came to power in a historic election in 1994 after decades of struggle against apartheid, remains a symbol of resistance against racism and injustice at home and around the world. Mandela was admitted to a Pretoria hospital last week after being airlifted from his hometown in Qunu, a rural and remote area of ​​the Eastern Cape Province. Tests showed he had recurrent pulmonary infection and had developed  gallstones, the government statement said.  When he was admitted on December 8, l as authorities emphasized that there was no need to worry , although local media reports suggested that senior  government officials and people around them were caught off-guard by the news. Mandela spent 27 years in apartheid prisons , including 18 in a cell on Robben Island off the coast of Cape Town. He was released in 1990 and used his unparalleled prestige to promote reconciliation  between blacks and whites in support of the "rainbow nation" post-apartheid.  resigned in 1999 after a term as president and the last decade has been largely  removed from public life. Mandela was admitted to a Johannesburg hospital in 2011 with trouble  breathing, and again in February this year by abdominal pain. He was discharged one day  later after a comprehensive examination showed that there was nothing serious. Since then he has spent much time in Qunu . Their frail health prevents him from making public appearances in South Africa, but has continued  to receive both local and international high level, such as former President Bill  Clinton in July.