* Former president “not in any danger”
* Should be released on Sunday or Monday
* Mandela frail at 93
(Updates with Mandela comfortable, to be discharged)
By Ed Cropley
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Former South African
president Nelson Mandela was comfortable in hospital on Saturday
after undergoing a “diagnostic procedure” for abdominal pains,
the government said, telling people not to panic about the
health of the 93-year-old anti-apartheid leader.
A statement from President Jacob Zuma said Mandela, who is
popularly known by his clan name, Madiba, should be discharged
on Sunday or Monday after being checked out for a “long-standing
abdominal complaint”.
“Madiba is fine and fully conscious and the doctors are
satisfied with his condition, which they say is consistent with
his age,” it said.
“He was in good health before admission in hospital but
doctors felt the complaint needed a thorough investigation.
“We are happy that he is not in any danger and thank the
doctors for their hard work and professionalism.”
Continued…
