The 94-year-old former president of South Africa was hospitalized nearly a week ago for a recurrence of pneumonia. NBC's Brian Williams reports.
By Ian Johnston, Staff Writer, NBC News
Relatives of Nelson Mandela have visited the hospital where the former South African leader is being treated for pneumonia, the country?s presidency said.
A statement, issued Monday, said there had been ?no significant change in his condition? since Sunday night.
?He spent part of Family Day [a public holiday in South Africa] today with some members of his family, who appreciate the support they have been receiving from the public,? it added.
On Sunday, the presidency said that the 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon had had a ?restful day? and his condition had ?improved further.?
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View images of civil rights leader Nelson Mandela, who went from anti-apartheid activist to prisoner to South Africa's first black president.
?We thank all people at home and around the world, who continue to keep ?Mandiba? [Mandela] and his family in their thoughts and to show their love and support in various ways,? President Jacob Zuma said in a statement issued Sunday, referring to the apartheid-era hero by his clan name.
Last December, Mandela spent 18 days at the hospital as he was being treated for lung infection and gallstones.
Mandela has a history of lung problems dating back to when he contracted tuberculosis while a political prisoner under the apartheid regime.?
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This story was originally published on Tue Apr 2, 2013 6:03 AM EDT
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