Mandela has been
admitted to hospital, the
Presidency said.
"President Jacob Zuma
wishes to advise that,
Mandela was admitted to
hospital today, 25
February 2012," it said in a
statement.
"Madiba has had a long-
standing abdominal
complaint and doctors feel
it needs proper specialist
medical attention."
It was not known which
hospital he was taken to.
Presidency spokesman
Mac Maharaj did not want
disclose further
information.
"We want to handle the
matter with due regard to
his privacy. We will give
you updates as soon as we
have any," he said.
The Presidency wished
him a speedy recovery.
", we assure him (Mandela)
of the love and good
wishes of all South
Africans and people
throughout the world."
The Presidency asked that
Madiba's privacy and that
of his family be respected.
- Sapa
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