Our Sole 5 Posted June 1, 2004 Perhaps Mr Mandela is getting ready to accept the inevitable...... http://news.bbc.co.u...ica/3765913.stm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted June 1, 2004 Quote...... Mandela 'to lead quieter life' Nelson Mandela, hero of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle, says he will withdraw from public life. Surely a sign? Remember Alistair Cooke said something similar...... 4 weeks later..... the rest is history... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted June 2, 2004 Well he looked pretty chirpy in the interview when he 'retired'. Mind you, the mind may be willing, but the body ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted June 2, 2004 The news on Radio 2 yesterday described him as "increasingly frail" and "needs a stick to walk" - he sounded in fine fettle mind you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 10, 2004 Give him 20 months max. JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South Africa's anti-apartheid icon and one of the world's most revered statesman, Nelson Mandela, announced that he will be scaling back his public schedule to enjoy "a much quieter life." Mandela, who turns 86 next month, said he wanted to spend time with his family and friends, write memoirs about his tenure as South Africa's first black president, enjoy reading and engage in "quiet reflection". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rude Kid 3 Posted July 30, 2004 The latest on NM: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3934525.stm ...the numerous phone calls and guests Mr Mandela receives every day. Let alone the places and people he decides to visit on the spur of the moment. Those who've worked with him say quite plainly that Mr Mandela is a workaholic. That could be a good thing or a bad thing at his age, but I don't reckon I'll be putting him in my team just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sirius dogstar Posted November 23, 2004 Am a bit worried about Nelson Mandela. Aint heard nothing bout him for some time now. Coul;d he be next for the chop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fugley Posted November 24, 2004 Nope, I hear the old goat is taking legal action to protect his name being used to endorse unauthorised products/services. Sound like he is still alive to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted November 26, 2004 Am a bit worried about Nelson Mandela. Aint heard nothing bout him for some time now. Coul;d he be next for the chop? From what I have seen, he does not appear to be frail and has not yet withdrawn from public life. At 86, he is very active and still making numerous appearances for different causes. Nelson Mandela meets Tony Blair in London Nelson Mandela at fundraising event Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted November 26, 2004 Nelson Mandela, hero of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle, says he will withdraw from public life. Surely a sign? Remember Alistair Cooke said something similar...... 4 weeks later..... the rest is history... Lasted longer than I thought he would Good on him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted January 6, 2005 His only surviving son has just died in hospital after being in critical condition for several weeks. It's going to be interesting how much longer he will continue keep going after this tragedy. Nelson Mandela's eldest son dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted January 6, 2005 Maybe it's just me, but Nelson Mandela just seems like someone with enough strength to live well into his 90s. He hasn't had any notable health problems, and he survived being imprisoned into his 70s. I'm guessing he will die somewhere along the lines of 93-96. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dimpeepers Posted January 7, 2005 Just seen Nelson Mandela on the tellybox today, not looking well bless him, and nearing 90. Some of his 'companions' look v young in comparison, perhaps theyll wear him out. He was talking bout his son who died recently from AIDS!! So maybe a risk there too? Plus someone should shoot him for wearing those really dodgy burtons shirts> Another pre-dead president to add to the list. others not included... Jimmy carter -recently ill oldy. Maggie t -getting increasingly doddery, I hope tony didnt pay her the winter fuel allowance this year! Micky Gorbachov- post op cancer. And that thing on his head? George Bush Snr - a son like his bound to worry him Augusto Pinochet - If his memory comes back the guilt could finish hin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted January 7, 2005 Just seen Nelson Mandela on the tellybox today, not looking well bless him, and nearing 90. Some of his 'companions' look v young in comparison, perhaps theyll wear him out.He was talking bout his son who died recently from AIDS!! So maybe a risk there too? Plus someone should shoot him for wearing those really dodgy burtons shirts> Another pre-dead president to add to the list. others not included... Jimmy carter -recently ill oldy. Maggie t -getting increasingly doddery, I hope tony didnt pay her the winter fuel allowance this year! Micky Gorbachov- post op cancer. And that thing on his head? George Bush Snr - a son like his bound to worry him Augusto Pinochet - If his memory comes back the guilt could finish hin. I think you just see a person over 80 and think he's a dead cert, which is certainly the wrong way to be looking at things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted January 7, 2005 I think you just see a person over 80 and think he's a dead cert, which is certainly the wrong way to be looking at things. We are all dead certs, not if but when. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ixion 1 Posted January 9, 2005 he'll be doing the "long walk to the end of the tunnel" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 15, 2005 I just saw some footage of Mr Mandela at his son Makgatho's funeral. He didn't look very well. See this BBC news article for a review of the funeral. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted January 15, 2005 I just saw some footage of Mr Mandela at his son Makgatho's funeral. He didn't look very well. See this BBC news article for a review of the funeral. regards, Hein Take into consideration, how well is he supposed to look at 86 years old after being imprisoned for 27 years? I think he has alot of physical and mental strength to pull through those times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest johnny the fox Posted January 16, 2005 OH WELL THATS WHAT YOU GET FOR PLANTING BOMBS IN SHOPPING CENTRES HE JUST DESERVES TO DIE THE SOONER THE BETTER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 16, 2005 OH WELL THATS WHAT YOU GET FOR PLANTING BOMBS IN SHOPPING CENTRES HE JUST DESERVES TO DIE THE SOONER THE BETTER Ooooh, someone's confused, and in all upper case too. I'm so impressed. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest johnny the fox Posted January 16, 2005 IM NOT CONFUSED I WOULD BE IF I GOT CAUGHT PLANTING BOMBS, WAS MARRIED TO A MURDERING COW AND MY SON DIED OF AIDS REGARDS FOXY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 16, 2005 IM NOT CONFUSED I WOULD BE IF I GOT CAUGHT PLANTING BOMBS, WAS MARRIED TO A MURDERING COW AND MY SON DIED OF AIDS REGARDS FOXY I'm not sure which bombing you refer to, but I very much doubt that Mr Mandela had anything to do with it. Could you provide some more details? One more thing: writing in all upper case (or ALLCAPS) in online fora is considered as shouting. I can hear you perfectly without that. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest johnny the fox Posted January 17, 2005 It is common knowledge that mandela was a bomb planter and im sure there are websites with the relevent details You wont get the details off the anc website mandela is and until he dies a low life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted January 17, 2005 It is common knowledge that mandela was a bomb planter and im sure there are websites with the relevent details You wont get the details off the anc website mandela is and until he dies a low life Heresay is just that until you name your sources ixion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 17, 2005 It is common knowledge that mandela was a bomb planter and im sure there are websites with the relevent details You wont get the details off the anc website mandela is and until he dies a low life Heresay is just that until you name your sources ixion. Prezactly. regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
