Mandela's condition 'at its worst'

Nelson Mandela's close family have gathered for an emergency meeting in his home village to discuss his ill health.

Mandela's condition 'at its worst'

Nelson Mandela's close family have gathered for an emergency meeting in his home village to discuss his ill health.

According to the South African government, the former president remains critical in hospital with a recurring lung infection.

Sky's Alex Crawford has been speaking to family friends who are in Qunu and she said there is growing concern for the 94-year-old.

She said: "The village elders were briefed on the former president's condition, they were told he was no longer breathing on his own and the family described his condition as 'at its worst'."

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