Mandela Family Remains Hopeful, Obama Pays Tribute

Publisher:
Agence France-Presse
Publication Date:
27 June 2013
Tags:
South Africa, United States, Canada and Africa

elson Mandela's oldest daughter says the family still has hope because the ailing iconic figure "opens his eyes" when family members talk to him. US President Barack Obama meanwhile pays tribute to his "hero".

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