Police officers manning the Pretoria hospital where former President Nelson Mandela is receiving treatment are on high alert.
The SA Police Services members and security guard have been closely manning the two entrances of the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital.
Motorists are being requested to open their boots as the cars are thoroughly searched at the hospital’s security checkpoints.
Earlier on Sunday, the Presidency announced that 95 year old Madiba, was slowly but steadily improving but still remained in critical condition.
The former president and anti-apartheid leader has been critically ill with a recurring lung infection since 8 June.
"Let us continue to pray for Madiba's recovery and good health,'' said President Zuma.
President Zuma once again thanked South Africans for ongoing prayers and for keeping the former President in their thoughts.
The country's first democratically elected leader, Mandela is considered the father of the nation.
He spent 27 years in prison after taking up arms to fight against the apartheid regime.
Known by his clan name Madiba, he became South Africa's president in 1994 after white minority rule ended and stepped down five years later.
Since his admission into the private Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in the capital, Pretoria, thousands of tributes and get-well messages have left outside for Mr Mandela.
By Beth Nyaga/SABC News
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