Controversial millionaire Kenny Kunene visited the Pretoria Heart Hospital on Tuesday to pay his respects to former president Nelson Mandela. Kunene was flanked by bodyguards and carried a huge bunch of red roses, daisies and lilies.

Kunene told the crowd that South Africa must promise Madiba to keep his legacy alive. He says Madiba’s life is in the hands of God now, and what they need to do as South Africans is to promise him wherever he is lying that the spirit of ubuntu, forgiveness and reconciliation, that he has so much lived for.

He says they will persevere and make sure that this country remains stable.

The Presidency says former President Nelson Mandela’s condition remains unchanged. Madiba’s health has been described as critical since it deteriorated on Sunday.

In the latest statement, President Jacob Zuma again thanked the public for the ongoing support. He says doctors continue to do their best to ensure his recovery, well-being and comfort.

Zuma has also called on the world to plan to do their 67 minutes of goodwill on Madiba’s 95th birthday on July 18. Zuma says the country must make it the biggest International Mandela Day ever. Madiba’s family have held a meeting at his retirement home in Qunu, Eastern Cape.

However, Mandela’s granddaughter Ndileka has down-played the significance of a family meeting taking place at Qunu in the Eastern Cape. Such meetings frequently take place in African culture when a loved-one is ill.

Madiba’s eldest daughter, Makaziwe and several other close family members as well as family friends like United Democratic Movement leader, Bantu Holomisa and Public Service and Administration Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu all jetted into Mthatha this morning for the family meeting. The meeting was held at Madiba’s home in Qunu.

Law enforcement officers kept a visible presence while a strong contingent of local and international media armed with their cameras ready to capture any possible action, remain camped outside the Mandela Household along the N-2 road at Qunu outside Mthatha.

South Africans are continuing to leave flowers at former president Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home in Johannesburg. Increasing numbers of Tshwane Metro Police officers are being deployed at the Pretoria hospital where Madiba is preparing to spend his 18th night.

The Tshwane Metro Police have deployed more than 10 officers to control the crowd that has formed at the entrance. They have also closed off the ends of the street. The media contingent has also grown rapidly over the past two days. Traffic is being affected in the street next to the hospital, where the media is camped out.
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