Mandela book withdrawn after outrage from widow

A new book detailing Nelson Mandela’s last days has been withdrawn after it was condemned by his widow, Penguin Random House said on Monday. The book by Mandela’s physician Vejay Ramlakan was released last week to coincide with the late leader’s birthday on July 18. It revealed several undignified episodes at the end of Mandela’s life as well as bitter family squabbles over his care and legacy, prompting fury from his widow Graca Machel who threatened legal action.