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Former South African National Defence Force surgeon general Vejay Ramlakan. Picture: YouTube Screengrab

Vejay ramlakan

SANDF remembers former surgeon Vejay Ramlakan as a devoted individual

By Veronica Mokhoali

The 62-year-old struggle veteran who was also the doctor of the late former President Nelson Mandela died last week in a Johannesburg hospital of a suspected...

  • Former South African National Defence Force surgeon general Vejay Ramlakan. Picture: YouTube Screengrab

    Nelson Mandela’s former personal doctor Vejay Ramlakan has died

    He was best known as former President Nelson Mandela’s doctor and controversially authored Mandela’s last years.

    669 days ago
  • FILE: Winnie Madikizela Mandela at Nelson Mandela's memorial service at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 10 December 2013. Picture: Herman Verwey/Mandela Pool

    Winnie Mandela denies giving permission for publication of Mandela book

    Earlier this week, Penguin Random House withdrew the book out of respect for the Mandela family.

    1797 days ago
  • FILE: This file photograph of former president Nelson Mandela was taken on 8 July 2010. Picture: Debbie Yazbek/Nelson Mandela Foundation.

    Doctor-patient confidentiality concerns raised after Madiba book pulled

    Penguin Random House SA issued a statement on Monday saying it’s withdrawing the book titled 'Mandela’s last Years' with immediate effect.

    1799 days ago
  • FILE: Nelson Mandela. Picture: Debbie Yazbek/Nelson Mandela Foundation.

    Publisher withdraws Mandela book

    The controversial book, written by Vejay Ramlakan, details Madiba's state of health and his passing in 2013.

    1799 days ago
  • FILE: Nelson Mandela’s grandson chief Mandla Mandela. Picture: EWN.

    Royal family backs Machel’s action against Mandela’s doctor

    Graca Machel announced she’s taking legal advice on whether to sue Vejay Ramlakan after publishing a book detailing Madiba’s final days.

    1801 days ago
  • FILE: Late former president Nelson Mandela relaxes with his wife Graca Machel at his Houghton home in 2011. Picture: GCIS.

    SANDF distances itself from Mandela book

    The Defence Department has issued a statement distancing the military health service from a book about the final years leading up to Nelson Mandela’s death.

    1802 days ago
  • FILE: Graca Machel on Mandela Day 2017. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Graca Machel may sue doctor over Mandela book

    Machel says she strongly condemns the book and believes it's an assault on the trust and dignity of her late husband.

    1803 days ago
  • Nelson Mandela. Picture: Debbie Yazbek/Nelson Mandela Foundation

    [LISTEN] Doc sets record straight in 'Mandela's Last Days'

    'Mandela's Last Days' is a book based on the former South African president's health in his last days.

    1805 days ago
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