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On anniversary of his imprisonment, Mandela battles for his life

Erin Conway-SmithJune 12, 2013 13:04

JOHANNESBURG — President Jacob Zuma offered a glimmer of hope to South Africans about the faltering health of their national hero Wednesday, the anniversary of the date in 1964 when Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison.

South Africans increasingly resigned to Nelson Mandela's fate

Erin Conway-SmithJune 9, 2013 21:39

JOHANNESBURG — Nelson Mandela headed into a third night in hospital Sunday as South Africans prayed for his return to health, yet also seemed increasingly resigned to the 94-year-old's fate after months of health scares.

Ailing Mandela image prompts charges of political opportunism

Erin Conway-SmithApril 30, 2013 15:33

JOHANNESBURG — Nelson Mandela sits stiffly in an armchair, staring blankly ahead and seemingly unaware of his surroundings, while leaders of the ruling party laugh and pose around him for the cameras.

Nelson Mandela breathing 'without difficulty' in hospital

Jessica PhelanMarch 30, 2013 13:31

Mandela's lung infection resulted in a pleural effusion, a build-up of fluid, which doctors have drained off, presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said Saturday.

Nelson Mandela appears to be in good spirits in hospital

Faine GreenwoodMarch 29, 2013 09:07

Aging South African hero Nelson Mandela remains in a Pretoria hospital but appears to be in good spirits, well-wishers note, while South African president Jacob Zuma implored his people to avoid panic over their icon's most recent health scare.

Nelson Mandela back in hospital

Jessica Phelan and Erin Conway-SmithMarch 28, 2013 08:14

JOHANNESBURG — Nelson Mandela is back in hospital for a recurrent lung infection and is responding positively to treatment, the South African government says.

South Africa: Nelson Mandela home from hospital

Erin Conway-SmithDecember 26, 2012 16:17

"He will undergo home-based high care at his Houghton home until he recovers fully," spokesman Mac Maharaj said.

Nelson Mandela undergoes surgery to remove gallstones

Erin Conway-SmithDecember 15, 2012 12:38

No information has been given about when the anti-apartheid icon might be released from hospital.

Nelson Mandela receiving treatment for lung infection

Erin Conway-SmithDecember 11, 2012 10:29

Mandela's wife Graca Machel in an interview said it was painful to see him aging.

Nelson Mandela 'comfortable' after night in Pretoria hospital

Erin Conway-SmithDecember 9, 2012 07:40

The 94-year-old Nobel peace laureate was flown from his rural home in the Eastern Cape to the capital Pretoria to receive medical attention.