It is reported that south African legendary actor Israel Matseke-Zulu’s leg has been amputated at a hospital in Sandton due to gangrene. Israel is said to be recovering and is with his loved ones. He is well known for playing many roles in different on television and is loved by many. Most recently he portrayed the role of Don, a gangster in Alexander in the popular soap opera Gomora.
For those who do not know what gangrene is, its dead tissue caused by an infection in the body or lack of blood flow to body parts causing them to decompose. The death of tissue often occurs in the extremities or skin from loss of blood supply. The condition often affects toes, fingers and limbs, but can affect muscles and organs as well. Symptoms of gangrene may include discoloured skin, severe pain followed by numbness and foul discharge from affected area. Gangrene requires urgent medical care. Treatment includes antibiotics and removing dead tissue.