Mandela in 'serious but stable condition' at hospital

SATURDAY, JUNE 08, 2013
Mandela in 'serious but stable condition' at hospital

Johannesburg - Former South African president Nelson Mandela is in "serious but stable condition" at hospital, the presidential office said Saturday.

Mandela was taken to hospital in Pretoria for a recurrence of a lung infection after his condition deteriorated around 1:30 am (2330 GMT Friday), a statement from President Jacob Zuma said.
"The former president is receiving expert medical care and doctors are doing everything possible to make him better and comfortable," it said.//DPA