Nelson Mandela Memorial Live
Live conference about Mandela’s Funeral
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South Africa’s first black president, revered around the world as an icon of peace, freedom and reconciliation, dies aged 95.
The US President visits the jail with his wife and daughters in what he called a “great privilege and honour”.
The US President meets two of Mr Mandela’s daughters, several of his grandchildren and offers comfort to his wife on the phone.
Nelson Mandela’s tribal leaders have been told to prepare for the worst Because the former president, remains in hospital unable to breathe without support.
The South African presidency confirms Nelson Mandela’s condition has deteriorated and “become critical over the past 24 hours”.
Nelson Mandela’s health has deteriorated and he is now in a critical condition, the South African presidency has said.