Former South African president, Nelson Mandela, is currently recovering after a successful gallstone surgery. The 94-year-old is still battling a lung infection, but is doing well post-op. Mandela was sick for a while with the gallstones since doctors wanted him to be a little better due to the lung infection which is not life-threatening but could be. Mandela has been hospitalized since December 8 and there is no word as to when he will be released. Read more below. Julie A.
Nelson Mandela Admitted To Hospital
The Former South African President has been admitted to the hospital but South African officials say that there should be no cause for panic. Nelson Mandela, who was the first person ever to be elected President in a fully representative South African nation has made many visits to hospitals over the years but has always been a fighter. Mandela once spent 27 years in South African prisons, a little time in the hospital wont kill him. Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro
Killings Of South African Miners By Police Under Investigation
A South African commission tasked with investigating the killings of dozens of striking miners by police started its proceedings today with a moment of silence and the reading of the victims’ names. Check below for full coverage! DJ Matthew Tyler
Boxing: Former Heavyweight Champ Corrie Sanders Shot & Killed During Robbery
Corrie Sanders, the South African southpaw who knocked out Wladimir Klitschko in one of the great upsets in heavyweight boxing, has died after being shot by robbers at a restaurant during a family celebration. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
The World’s Most Dangerous Roads
We all know driving can present many different obstacles. Well make sure you take extra precautionary measure when driving on these roads. Click below to read more. Jason J.
(Video) Shark Kills Man In South Africa After Biting Off His Leg
A 20-year-old man was killed while body boarding off the coast of South Africa when a giant shark bit off his leg. The full story is after the jump. steveisDOPE
