Nelson Mandela's Condition Becomes Critical

Nelson Mandela is now in a critical condition, the South African presidency has said.

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma and ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Mr Mandela in hospital this evening.

They were briefed by Mr Mandela's medical team and told that the 94-year-old's condition had "become critical over the past 24 hours."

Mr Zuma said in a statement: "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."

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