Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Trending now :Secrecy sorrounds Nelson Mandela's health status?


Newspapers and bloggers as well as news Channels everywhere are worried over the secrecy that surrounds the health status of Former South African President Nelson Mandela. Its been two day after he was reported to be in critical condition and since then no word, has come out form the family and government about his condition. Some online news sources have reported to have seen grave diggers working on the Mandela clan grave yard yesterday. It is said that the Madiba family grave yard has been cleaned, and it also coincided with the family the clan family meeting. It is said to be a taboo in Xhosa and other African culture to talk about death preparations while someone is still alive.

Meanwhile, American president Barack Obama's trip to South Africa which was scheduled this week is said to be in limbo, following the events and developments of the last two days. Security at the hospital where South Africa and one of the world's beloved icon and civil rights activist as well as human rights champion is said to have been further tightened. Only the family is allowed in and out.

One online news also reported  that as much as it is a taboo to speak about preparations for the death of somebody, the clan people and entire family must prepare for the worst. Nelson Mandela is said to be on life support.

1 comment:

South Africa News Online said...

Nelson Mandela is in critical condition but it is not fair to make the news without any confirmation. Such kind of media should pray for him instead of spam talking.