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Presidential praise for medical doctor who looked after Mandela

Presidential praise for medical doctor who looked after Mandela

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH African president Cyril Ramaphosa has paid homage to Dr Vejay Ramlakan, the late South African medical doctor who looked after the health of at least three presidents of that country, including Nelson Mandela. Ramlakan, 62, a retired South African Defence Force Surgeon-General, passed away after suffering a heart attack. Ramaphosa said Ramlakan contributed to the liberation of all South Africans as one of the founding members of the United Democratic Front and as a member of the African National Congress’ armed wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe.  “My thoughts are with General Ramlakan’s family, friends, comrades and former…
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Mandela’s grandson praises his late doctor

Mandela’s grandson praises his late doctor

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER NELSON Mandela’s grandson has paid a warm tribute to a medical doctor who looked after him until his last day. Chief Mandla Mandela has described Dr Vejay Ramlakan, the retired surgeon-general who died after a heart attack, as a dedicated servant of the people. Mandela, who is a chief at Mvezo - The Great Place, his grandfather’s birthplace - said:  “Our nation has lost one of its finest sons who served our country with distinction as a member of the Military Health Services Unit. He was a dedicated servant of the people and served as Surgeon General…
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