Editorial: Mandela hospital gives hope to poor children

Of all the deprivations Nelson Mandela endured on Robben Island, not being able to see children was among the worst. One of the devastating tragedies he suffered while imprisoned there was the death of his eldest son in a car accident. He was refused permission to attend his funeral.The wellbeing of children was always uppermost in his mind, and after his release he worked tirelessly to improve their lot.