CLEAN : Government denies Mandela vegetative

The transcript addresses the irrelevance of a court matter to the Presidency, emphasizing that it is a personal family issue. The Presidency's role is to provide medical updates on former President Mandela based on doctors' reports, denying claims of him being in a vegetative state. The Presidency is not accountable for court documents or family disputes. Medical confidentiality, privacy, and dignity are prioritized, and the Presidency insists on not being questioned about unrelated issues.

What is the main reason the Presidency is not involved in the court matter related to Mandela?

• It is a personal family issue.

• The Presidency is too busy.

• The court did not invite them.

• They disagree with the court's decision.

What is the Presidency's primary responsibility regarding Mandela's health updates?

• To disclose all clinical details.

• To resolve family disputes.

• To provide medical updates based on doctors' reports.

• To file court documents.

Why does the Presidency not account for any court documents?

• They lost the documents.

• The documents were confidential.

• They did not file any documents.

• They were not aware of the documents.

What are the reasons for not disclosing detailed clinical information about Mandela's health?

• Doctor-patient confidentiality, privacy, and dignity.

• Lack of information.

• Public disinterest.

• Legal restrictions.

What misconception does the Presidency address regarding Mandela's health information?

• That they are withholding information.

• That Mandela is not ill.

• That the doctors are not involved.

• That the family is not informed.