Journalists who have been parking their cars opposite the main entrance of a Pretoria hospital where former president Nelson Mandela is being treated, have been told to find alternative spots.

This as Mandela spends his 8th day in hospital where he is being treated for a recurring lung infection.

Tshwane metro police officers have told journalists that they have received instructions from their directors that no one should be allowed to park opposite the main entrance on Park Street, an entrance mostly used by Mandela’s visitors.

Meanwhile, security continues to remain tight at both entrances of the hospital.

President Jacob Zuma visited the statesman on Thursday night, but it is understood that no-one saw him arrive or leave the hospital premises.

After visiting Madiba, Zuma released a statement appealing to people to keep Madiba in their thoughts and prayers.

Madiba was admitted on Saturday last week to treat a recurring lung infection.
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