Whether it was or not Madiba's favorite, is not something I have ever asked him.
Madiba is Mandela's clan name and is widely used to refer to him.
"Madiba is stable and we are thankful that he is responding well to treatment and that he is much better, " he said.
Mr Mandela is often fondly referred to by his clan name, Madiba.
"Madiba" is Mandela's clan name, which is widely used in the nation.
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In his statement released on Sunday evening, Mr Zuma thanked "the thousands of South Africans who prayed for Madiba at various Easter church services".
As you hear the stories of lions like Madiba and Sisulu and Luthuli, you may think that you can never measure up to such greatness.
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Word had got out among the press that "Twinkle twinkle little star" was Madiba's favorite nursery rhyme, so, of course, all the children sang it for him.
However, with Madiba (as Mandela is often called), I feel like every moment spent with him is a gift, a blessing that I will tell my grandchildren about one day.
"We continue to request that Madiba and his family be accorded the necessary space and privacy and thank the media and the public for co-operation, " the statement from the presidency said.
The former president - fondly referred to by his clan name, Madiba - is regarded by most South Africans as the father of the nation, having inspired them to fight for democracy.
After a weekend of warm welcomes from the local South Africa team, we had assembled this morning at the offices of PEN, one of the NGOs, in the grand Dutch Reformed Church (Groote Kerk) at the corner of Bosman and Madiba streets.
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