Daily News & Analysis | Nelson Mandela remains in 'serious but stable' condition: Government Daily News & Analysis Mandela's history of lung problems dates back to his time at Robben Island prison near Cape Town. He was released in 1990 after 27 years and went on to serve as president from 1994 to 1999. His hospitalisation is the fourth since December. Mandela's ambulance had engine problem, gov't says 'no harm' to condition Ambulance rushing Mandela to hospital broke down: Presidency Ambulance incident didn't harm Madiba |
