Police officers were searching all vehicles entering the Pretoria hospital where former president Nelson Mandela’s was receiving treatment on Sunday.
The Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital’s two entrances, on Park and Celliers Streets were manned by SA Police Services members and security guards since Mandela was admitted to the private facility on June 8 with a recurring lung infection.
Motorists were being requested to open their boots as the cars were searched at the hospital’s security check-points.
Two vehicles of the Tshwane metro police were stationed near the entrances.
Some well-wishers arrived at the Celliers Street entrance and read the numerous get-well-soon messages posted on the hospital’s security wall. A collection of flags, bouquets of flowers and multi-coloured paintings adorned the hospital’s walls.
Earlier on Sunday, the Presidency announced that Mandela, 95, was slowly but steadily improving.
“The medical team also reiterated that although his health was improving steadily, Madiba still remains in a critical condition,” spokesperson, Mac Maharaj said in a statement.
The former terrorist has been critically ill in hospital for over two months. He is now entering his third month and 65th day in hospital. – Sapa