Zuma asks South Africans to pray for Mandela
South Africa’s president has visited former leader Nelson Mandela in a hospital, and the presidency said he continues to respond to treatment.
The office of President Jacob Zuma said he saw Mr Mandela this morning in Pretoria, the capital, and assured the anti-apartheid icon that he has the support of all South Africans and the world.
Mr Mandela, who is 94, has been in hospital since December 8. He was diagnosed with a lung infection and also had gallstone surgery.
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Mr Zuma said on Thursday that Mr Mandela had been seriously ill but had steadily improved.
Mr Zuma is urging South Africans to continue praying for Mr Mandela, who was imprisoned for 27 years for his role as a leader of the struggle against white racist rule. He served one five-year term as president.
