Mr. Madiba - News as of 09/07/2013

News as of 09/07/2013

Former president Nelson Mandela is still in a critical but stable condition in hospital. National Freedom Party leader Zanele KaMagwaza Msibi paid a visit to Mr. Madiba, "Former president Nelson Mandela is the father of the nation and I am going there to wish him a speedy recovery on behalf of my political party," Msibi said in a statement. "We pray that God keeps him for the next few years as the nation and the world still has a lot to learn from him." In Durban a group of people from all ages decided to put a "legacy lock" on a fence in an attempt to keep the Madiba legacy alive. The fence belongs to eThekwini Metro, and although they don't have official permission as of yet they still went ahead with the plan. I take my hat of toward people who show courage like that. Rugby players from Kings College in Wimbledon, London also came to pay their respects to our own legend. The players had no idea how this situation really affected South Africa and some even said they didn't care until they saw the messages left for him. Everybody wishes him a speedy recovery but then again everyone is scared of how people will react after his death. Ndaba Mandela Mr. Madiba's grandson says that the world should not be saddened about his current condition, but they should rather celebrate that he is still with us. The AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo also came to pay his respects to Madiba (quite a busy day outside the hospital as well as all over the world). I wonder if Madiba realises how big of an idol he is!!!  Earlier, Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, daughter Makaziwe Mandela, and Bathembu chief Bovulengwe Mfundo Mtirara also arrived at the hospital. This man has done something quite remarkable not only for South Africa, but for people all over the world. He is a true idol, a true legend. He is loved by many, and admired by even more.