Our thoughts and prayers reach out to him as he undergoes his routine test in hospital in Johannesburg, convinced that he is indeed in good medical hands at the hospital," he said.

The former president was admitted to Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg yesterday for routine tests. There have been concerns over the elderly statesman's health.

Earlier today, President Jacob Zuma wished Madiba well and requested that the family be accorded space to support him in privacy and dignity.

Zuma, who is attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, is being kept abreast of developments by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu, whose department is responsible for the health care of current and former Presidents. - BuaNews