Former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela Reported in Critical Condition

As reported at CNN, former South African President Nelson  Mandela is in critical condition. The 94 year old Mandela has been in intensive care for more than two weeks. He was hospitalized on June 8 for what the government.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is now in critical condition, officials said.

Mandela’s condition worsened in the past 24 hours, the South African president’s office said, citing Mandela’s medical team.

He has been hospitalized in Pretoria since June 8 for a recurring lung infection. Previously, authorities had described his condition as serious but stable.

“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,” President Jacob Zuma said in a written statement, referring to Mandela’s tribal name.