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Nelson Mandela is still in hospital

Reports that Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital are incorrect, South Africa's presidency says. News outlets earlier quoted sources…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela released from hospital

Nelson Mandela has returned to his home in Johannesburg after a long stay in hospital in Pretoria. The 95-year-old former…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela still critical but stable in Pretoria hospital

Nelson Mandela is said to be showing great resilience in hospital though his condition becomes unstable at times. The 95-year-old…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela turns 95 in hospital in Pretoria

Nelson Mandela turns 95 while in hospital in Pretoria, as events take place around the world and in South Africa…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela is responding to treatment but remains in a critical condition

South African President Jacob Zuma has announced Nelson Mandela is responding to treatment but remains in a critical condition. The…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela is in permanent vegetative state facing impending death, court files reveal

Nelson Mandela is being kept alive by a breathing machine and faces “impending death”, a South African court documents reveal.…

11 years ago

Barack Obama praises Nelson Mandela as an ‘inspiration to the world’ during South Africa visit

President Barack Obama has praised Nelson Mandela as "an inspiration to the world", during his visit to South Africa. Barack…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela’s death expected in South Africa as President Jacob Zuma cancels Mozambique trip

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has cancelled a trip to Mozambique on Thursday after visiting former leader Nelson Mandela, 94,…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela’s health status UPDATE: Former president’s medical condition remains unchanged

Former President Nelson Mandela's medical condition remains unchanged, the South African government has announced. Nelson Mandela, 94, has been in…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela in critical condition in hospital

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has become critically ill in hospital, President Jacob Zuma has announced. Jacob Zuma said…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela responding to treatment

South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela is "responding better" to treatment in hospital, President Jacob Zuma has said. Jacob Zuma…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela health update: Former South African president still in serious condition in Pretoria hospital

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, remains in a serious but stable condition in a Pretoria hospital, the latest…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela hospitalized in serious condition

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been admitted to hospital with a lung infection. Nelson Mandela, 94, is in…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital after treatment for pneumonia

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from Pretoria hospital after treatment for pneumonia, the government has announced.…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela health status: Churches across South Africa holding prayers for Madiba’s recovery

Churches across South Africa are holding prayers for former President Nelson Mandela, who has been in hospital for four days…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela re-admitted to hospital with recurrence of lung infection

Nelson Mandela has been re-admitted to hospital in South Africa with a recurrence of a lung infection. A statement from…

12 years ago

South Africa alarm over girls high HIV rate

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is raising the alarm as at least 28% of schoolgirls in South Africa are HIV positive…

12 years ago

Jacob Zuma in dog ownership row

 The South African government has sought to clarify remarks by President Jacob Zuma that angered dog lovers. The president was quoted as…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Former South Africa’s President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital, the South African presidency says. Nelson Mandela, 94, will…

12 years ago

Jacob Zuma re-elected as African National Congress leader

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has been re-elected as leader of country’s governing African National Congress. Jacob Zuma, 70, received…

12 years ago

South Africa’s ANC meets in Manguang to elect its next leader

South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) is holding its party congress at which members will vote for its next…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela in hospital to undergo tests

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former leader, has been admitted to hospital in the capital Pretoria to undergo tests, officials say.…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela banknote goes into circulation in South Africa

The first banknotes featuring the face of former President Nelson Mandela have gone into circulation in South Africa. They are…

12 years ago

South Africa census shows big racial divide

A new South Africa census figures reveal the income of white households is six times higher than black ones. President…

12 years ago

Amplats fires 12,000 striking South African miners

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world's biggest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 striking South African miners after a protracted strike…

12 years ago