Nelson Mandela ‘critically ill’ in hospital

It has been confirmed by the South African presidency  that Nelson Mandela has become critically ill in hospital, In a statement, President Jacob Zuma said Mandela’s doctors were “doing everything possible to get his condition to improve”.

“He is in good hands,” said Mr. Zuma.

 South Africa’s first black president, who is 94, was taken to hospital earlier this month for the third time this year, with a recurrent lung infection.

 Zuma had visited Mandela in hospital in Pretoria on Sunday evening and was told the former president’s condition had worsened over the past 24 hours.

“The doctors are doing everything possible to get his condition to improve and are ensuring that Madiba is well-looked after and is comfortable. He is in good hands,” said President Zuma, using Mandela’s clan name by which he is widely known in South Africa.
Zuma appealed for prayers for Mandela and his medical team.