South African President Jacob Zuma
says Nelson Mandela is "very serious but stabilised" in hospital and that "all
are praying" for his recovery.
Mr Zuma said the doctors were doing a "very good job", adding that the former
president was a "good fighter".
The 94-year-old is spending his fourth day in a Pretoria hospital suffering
from a recurrent lung infection.
Relatives, including his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, visited the
ailing former leader on Monday.
The former president has been in intensive care since he was admitted to the
hospital on Saturday for the third time this year.
In December, Mr Mandela spent 18 days undergoing treatment for a lung
infection and gallstones.
'Good fighter'
Referring to Mr Mandela as "the father of democracy in South Africa", Mr Zuma
said: "We need him to be with us and I'm sure all the messages that have been
pouring in to wish him a speedy recovery are highly welcome.
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