Articles containing the tag ‘mac maharaj
    By PAW On Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

    Presidency Plays Down the Booing of Zuma at Mandela Memorial Service

    The organisers could not have done anything to prepare for the reception that the president of South Africa received at the FNB Stadium during the official memorial service of former President Nelson Mandela. A... Read more »
    By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, July 30th, 2013

    Presidential Travel Expenses Result in No Funding for Rescue Operations

    President Jacob Zuma prefers to spend his weekends at his Nkandla residence when he is not out of the country on national business. When the president travels anywhere, he does so safely with an expansive entou... Read more »
    By Staff Writer On Sunday, July 28th, 2013

    Nelson Mandela Undergoes Operation

    The hopes of Nelson Mandela’s recovery are dwindling as his health seems to be deteriorating in hospital. His health condition is not clearly known at the moment. The presidency has not released a stateme... Read more »
    By Ntokozo Sindane On Monday, June 10th, 2013

    ANC Denies Being Barred From Visiting Mandela

    Former President Nelson Mandela is still in the intensive care unit of the Pretoria hospital where he was admitted on Saturday morning. Since his admission, journalists have turned the area outside the hospital... Read more »
    By Thandi On Sunday, June 9th, 2013

    No Updates on Mandela’s Condition

    On Saturday South Africa woke up to the news that their world-renowned national hero Nelson Mandela had been admitted to hospital at 1:30 am for a recurring lung infection. Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj sa... Read more »
    By Staff Writer On Saturday, June 8th, 2013

    Mandela’s Condition Remains Serious but Stable

    In the early ours of Saturday former South African president Nelson Mandela was rushed to hospital due to a recurring lung infection. It was reported that his condition was “serious but stable.” Presidentia... Read more »
    By Smanga Kumalo On Saturday, December 8th, 2012

    Mandela Admitted to Hospital

    Smanga Kumalo — Former president Nelson Mandela was admitted to a Pretoria hospital for medical tests on Saturday. The presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj said in a statement “President Jacob Zuma w... Read more »