Former president
Nelson Mandela’s family
appears confident about his
condition.

Close relatives who’ve been
visiting the former statesman
at the Medi-Clinic Heart
Hospital, say he is
improving.

Madiba’s wife, Graca Machel
has also thanked South
Africans for keeping him in
their prayers.

In a statement, she’s spoken
of the love and generosity of
South Africans and
thousands across the world.

Machel says this has
lightened the burden of
anxiety and brought love,
comfort and hope to the
family.