Ex-wife Winnie Mandela says former husband 's struggles are `` extremely painful '' to watch . Former South African President Nelson Mandela's ex-wife has said he is suffering from a "severe depression" and that his life was in danger because of it. His daughter says his health is now `` between him and his maker ''
Ex-wife Winnie Mandela says former husband 's struggles are `` extremely painful '' to watch . She visited him Sunday at the hospital where he has been receiving treatment since June 8 . His daughter says his health is now `` between him and his maker ''