NEW : South African president cancels father 's trip to Mozambique . He is now on life support , an official reason . An official briefed on his condition said he was on life support , but government spokesman Mac Maharaj declined to comment on the report , citing doctor-patient confidentiality . Family receives some of the items left outside the airport by well - wishers .
NEW : South African president cancels father 's trip to Mozambique . He is now on life support , an official reason . Family receives some of the items left outside the airport by well - wishers .