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 stance of the Presidency on the ongoing family dispute regarding former President Mandela?

What reasons are given for not disclosing clinical details about former President Mandela's condition?