When Nelson Mandela does pass on, South African president Jacob Zuma will make an announcement on national television in South Africa.

When Nelson Mandela (94) does pass on, South African president Jacob Zuma will make an announcement on national television in South Africa.

The frail Nelson Mandela battling a lung infection remains in critical condition after his condition deteriorated in hospital on Sunday and as the world's media mobilised for round-the-clock coverage.

CNN International's Isha Sesay flew to South Africa and Soweto to cover the developing story today, with Nkepile Mabuse also reporting.

The eNCA was in the Eastern Cape to cover the Mandela family meetings today in Qunu which were held to "discuss delicate matters".