Mike Bass could be out of hospital early next month. He had his tracheostomy tube removed yesterday and he was able to sit up in a chair when daughter Candice went to see him at the Milnerton Mediclinic.

Son Mark reported on the stable’s website that his amputated right leg will not require any further surgery, saying: “There was a serious concern that the doctors would need to go above the knee but they did asses and perform a minor procedure and at this stage it looks very positive.

“His lungs are still heavily clogged but the infection seems to be clearing up well. He is still under fairly high doses of sedation but the staff have estimated that, if all goes well, he should remain in hospital for at least four-six weeks before he will be moved to a rehabilitation centre.”

By Michael Clower 

Picture: Mike Bass (Nkosi Hlophe)