Times of India | Mandela responding to treatment but still critical Times of India Mandela was rushed to a Pretoria hospital on June 8 over a recurring lung infection. Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, who is one of Mandela's nephew and king of his Thembu tribe, told AFP Wednesday the former statesman was "conscious". "He could not talk, but ... Lasting Legacy: Nelson Mandela's Evolution as a Strategic Leader Mandela is critical but stable: SA Presidency Mandela still critical but stable |