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Former South African leader Nelson Mandela is in a stable condition, his granddaughter says, though he remains critical. Ndileka Mandela said the 94-year-old's family were taking comfort from messages of support from the public. Meanwhile his daughter Makaziwe said he was "still there" and responding to touch. South Africa's first black president has been in hospital since 8 June with a lung infection. His health has worsened in recent days, prompting current President Jacob Zuma to cancel a foreign visit. He has now arrived back at the hospital. Emotional crowds continue to gather outside the Pretoria hospital. They have been adding messages of support for Mr Mandela, known by his clan name Madiba. Correspondents say South Africans now seem resigned to the prospect of his death.

*.1918Born in the Eastern Cape *.1944Joins African National Congress *.1956Charged with high treason, but charges dropped *.1962Arrested, convicted of sabotage, sentenced to five years in prison *.1964Charged again, sentenced to life *.1990Freed from prison *.1993Wins Nobel Peace Prize *.1994Elected first black president *.1999Steps down as leader