adminTwo of the unnamed sources had recently been to visit him in hospital.
The former president is also believed to be undergoing renal dialysis as he is suffering from kidney failure.
“He is on a ventilation life support and his kidney function is very low. He is critical, but has an entire team of doctors, from a cardiac specialist, pulmonary specialist, kidney specialist and a main consultant looking after him,” the source told The Citizen.
The family has reportedly been given the option to switch off the life support machines.
This could not be confirmed by the family or the presidency, which released a statement on Tuesday saying Mandela’s condition was unchanged.
Members of the family gathered at Mandela’s home in Qunu in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday for a family meeting.
Family friend and United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa told the Mail & Guardian yesterday that the meeting was held to “brief the elders about Mandela’s condition” and that funeral arrangements were not discussed. — Sapa.
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