Mandela 'serious but stable' in hospital

South Africans have said their thoughts are with former president Nelson Mandela, who remains in a “serious but stable” condition after being taken to hospital to be treated for a recurring lung infection.

Mr Mandela, who is 94 years old, was treated in hospital several times in recent months, with the last discharge coming on April 6 after doctors diagnosed him with pneumonia and drained fluid from his lung area.