Times of India | Nelson Mandela still in hospital: South African government Times of India His lung problems date back to his 27 years in apartheid jail, where he contracted tuberculosis as a political prisoner. Madiba, as he is known by his clan name, has been in and out of hospital since last year, with lung related complications. In ... Nelson Mandela not discharged from hospital: Presidency Nelson Mandela still in hospital in critical condition: Presidency Mandela remains in hospital, condition unchanged |