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Update on former President Nelson Mandela from the Presidency
Former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital during the late hours of 27 March 2013 due to a recurrence of pneumonia. Doctors advise that due to the lung infection former President Mandela had developed a pleural effusion which was tapped. This has resulted in him now being able to breathe without difficulty. He continues to respond to treatment and is comfortable.30 March 2013
President to attend CAR Summit
President Jacob Zuma will attend the Extra-ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) to discuss developments in the Central African Republic, on 3 April 2013.30 March 2013
Update on Former President Mandela
The Presidency wishes to advise that former President Nelson Mandela is in good spirits and enjoyed a full breakfast this morning, 29 March 2013. The doctors report that he is making steady progress. He remains under treatment and observation in hospital.29 March 2013
President Zuma wishes all worshipers a happy and safe Easter Holiday
President Jacob Zuma has wished all worshipers of the Christian faith in South Africa a happy warm Easter Holiday and a happy Pesach to the Jewish community over the long weekend.28 March 2013
Update on the health of former President Nelson Mandela
The doctors advise that former President Nelson Mandela is responding positively to the treatment he is undergoing for a recurring lung infection. He remains under treatment and observation in hospital.28 March 2013
Former President Mandela hospitalised
Former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital just before midnight, 27 March, due to the recurrence of his lung infection.28 March 2013
Joint Communique between the Republic of South Africa and the People’s Republic of China, Pretoria
At the invitation of His Excellency, President Jacob Zuma of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, paid a State Visit to the Republic of South Africa from 25 to 26 March 2013.26 March 2013
Presidency has no record of resignation letter
The Presidency has noted media reports quoting a resignation letter from former SABC Board member, Ms Pippa Green, reportedly sent to President Zuma. The Presidency has no record of the letter.24 March 2013
President Zuma to receive the President of China for a State Visit and the President of Russia for a Working Visit
His Excellency Mr Jacob Zuma, the President of the Republic of South Africa, will receive the President of the People’s Republic of China, HE Xi Jinping, for a State Visit, and the President of the Russian Federation, HE President Vladimir Putin, for a Working Visit to the Republic of South Africa.24 March 2013
President Zuma sends condolences on the passing of author Chinua Achebe
President Jacob Zuma has expressed his deepest condolences on the sad passing of distinguished Nigerian author Professor Chinua Achebe, who passed on in Boston, Massachussets in the United States.22 March 2013
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