Former South African president Nelson Mandela was rushed to hospital in a 'serious' condition today following a recurrence of the lung infection that has plagued him in recent months.
The 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader, whose health has been failing in recent years, has been hospitalised three times since December.
'The situation is serious this time but doctors have assured us he is comfortable,' presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj told television station eNCA.
Mr Maharaj said members of Mandela's family had accompanied him to the hospital in Pretoria and remained at his bedside.
His wife, Graca Machel, cancelled a scheduled appearance at a hunger summit in London today to remain at her husband's side.
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