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On the ground in South Africa: Nelson Mandela in hospital

Watch video from June 10 above, as Global News reporter Sean Mallen describes the scene outside Nelson Mandela’s home in Johannesburg.

TORONTO – Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s condition remained serious but stable Monday morning in a Pretoria, South Africa hospital.

Global News reporter Sean Mallen said his flight to the scene was full of international journalists, who have set up outside the hospital where it’s believed the 94-year-old was admitted Saturday to treat a recurring lung infection.

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Mandela’s family members were seen entering the hospital where the anti-apartheid leader is thought to be staying on Sunday.

Watch video from Monday below, as Mallen describes Mandela’s visitors and the latest on his condition:

Mallen describes a change in tone from South African citizens over the past few days, with a sentiment building that perhaps it’s time to let the aging man go. But some remain resolute in their prayers for his recovery, including some women who work a few doors down from Mandela’s home in Johannesburg.

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Two women who work near Nelson Mandela’s home in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 10, 2013. Sean Mallen / Global News. Sean Mallen / Global News

Watch Mallen’s Monday interview with one of the workers below, who has fond memories of a healthier Mandela:

As tokens of their support, many people have written messages of gratitude and inspiration on stones that have accumulated in small piles around Mandela’s home. Take a look at some photos of the stones below.

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Nelson Mandela supporters leave “well-wishes” messages written on stones, outside his home on June 10, 2013. Sean Mallen / Global News. Sean Mallen/Global News
Nelson Mandela supporters leave “well-wishes” messages written on stones, outside his home on June 10, 2013. Sean Mallen / Global News. Sean Mallen/Global News
Nelson Mandela supporters leave “well-wishes” messages written on stones, outside his home on June 10, 2013. Sean Mallen / Global News. Sean Mallen/Global News

With files from Sean Mallen

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