Nelson Mandela Is On Life Support And 'Family Has The Option To Switch Off', Claim South African Sources -- Daily Mail
* South African icon cannot breathe unaided, claim sources close to family
* He is in hospital in a critical condition with a recurring lung infection
* Close family members yesterday held an emergency meeting at his home
* Hundreds of messages and flowers have been left outside the hospital
* Archbishop of Cape Town offers prayer for 'a peaceful, perfect end'
Nelson Mandela is on life support, according to a South African tribal chief.
In South Africa's Eastern Cape province, where Mandela grew up, a traditional leader said the time was near for Mandela, who is also known by his clan name, Madiba.
'I am of the view that if Madiba is no longer enjoying life, and is on life support systems, and is not appreciating what is happening around him, I think the good Lord should take the decision to put him out of his suffering,' said the tribal chief, Phathekile Holomisa.
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My Comment: If he is on life support .... he will not be with us for too long.
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