Well wishes pour in for Ahmed Kathrada
Messages of support have been pouring for anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Kathrada as he recovers at a Johannesburg hospital from surgery.
The struggle veteran was initially admitted for dehydration, doctors soon discovered a clot on his brain, which was subsequently removed.
He is expected to be hospitalised for the next three or four days.
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He was along with Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, and Govan Mbeki sentenced in 1964 to life imprisonment on Robben Island during the Rivonia Trial.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has thanked the public for all their support.
Thoughts with struggle hero Ahmed Kathrada as he recovers from brain surgery @KathradaFound
— Andrew Feinstein (@andrewfeinstein) March 6, 2017
I wish our struggle stalwart #AhmedKathrada a speedy recovery
— Gladwin Khupari (@GladwinKhupari) March 6, 2017
Wishing Uncle Ahmed Kathrada @KathradaFound speedy recovery. Get well soon #AhmedKathrada pic.twitter.com/CAYr0clTUR
— Desbo Mohono (@DesboMohono) March 5, 2017
Wishing struggle stalwart #AhmedKathrada a speedy recovery after undergoing surgery relating to blood clotting on the brain yesterday pic.twitter.com/WrdW1kicEH
— South African Heroes (@SA_Heroes) March 5, 2017
We join those wishing our struggle icon Uncle Kathy a speedy recovery after being admitted to a Joburg Hospital. Get well soon! pic.twitter.com/WKzrGMVY7t
— Gauteng ANC (@GautengANC) March 5, 2017
Wishing uncle Kathy @KathradaFound a speedy recovery. https://t.co/N2RqLfWa6o
— Adv Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) March 5, 2017
@KathradaFound We would like to wish Uncle Kathy a speedy recovery after his surgery. We will see you up and about very soon. Take care
— Tambo Foundation (@TamboFoundation) March 5, 2017
Ahmed Kathrada recovering after surgery yesterday to remove clotting on the brain. Please pray South Africa 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/tyfE5bcgEH
— Ranjeni Munusamy (@RanjeniM) March 5, 2017