Nelson Mandela's grandson, Mandla Mandela, said his family was humbled by the overwhelming support and messages of goodwill globally received since Mandela was admitted into hospital.
He said on Monday that though Mandela could not be with his family during this Christmas “the family home in Qunu will be warm as usual''.
“We have overwhelming support not only from the province, nationally, but also internationally.
“We hope that the prayers that we've been receiving will ensure that he recovers.
“The priority is to ensure his well-being, and he is returned home in good health,” he said.
The Mandela family gave 100 wheelchairs to the Empilweni Old Age Home in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
The initiative was a partnership between the Mandela Family and the Provincial Department of Social Development.
“Madiba's legacy of giving to the needy put smiles on the faces of elderly people in Mthatha.
“We are following in the footsteps of my grandpa. He used to host a Christmas party for the elderly and children.
“We are doing this to show that we still care, and we want him to know that we are doing what he loves,” Mandla Mandela said.
However, this was the first time Mandela was not celebrating Christmas with his family since he was released from Robben Island Prison in 1992.
Mandela was admitted at a Pretoria hospital on Dec. 8,2012.
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