Nelson Mandela is set to
spend his 95th birthday in hospital in Pretoria, as events take place
around the world and in South Africa in his honour.
Mr Mandela, who is in critical but stable condition with a recurring lung infection, entered hospital on 8 June.
His daughter Zindzi said on Wednesday that he had made "dramatic progress".
"I should think he will be going home anytime soon,'' she told UK Sky TV.
Mr Mandela's birthday is also Nelson Mandela International Day, a day declared by the UN as a way to recognise the Nobel Prize winner's contribution to reconciliation.
The former statesman is revered across the world for his role in ending apartheid in South Africa. He went on to become the first black president in the country's first all-race elections in 1994.
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) said that on this Mandela Day homage was being paid to 95 years of "life well-lived", dedicated to the liberation of South Africans and people all over the world. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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We are always in a happy mood to that you are alive my great hero because your life is an example of greatness to us all the time so i pray that God will make you healthy and come home soon in Jesus name...Happy birthday
ReplyDeleteHappy bday sir.speedy recorvery
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Madiba!!! Thank you for being a Blessing and an Example to us all(the world in general).
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Madiba Sir!
Hahahahaha. Daddy made 2 95. We love U DADDYYY.
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