Obama says visiting Mandela will depend on the family 's wishes . his last stop before returning to Washington next week . His visit comes as Mandela illness weighs heavily on the nation . Mandela is a hero to many , the Robben Island president says . Obama 's visit will include a stop at U.S. , where Nelson Mandela 's spent time in prison .
Obama says visiting Mandela will depend on the family 's wishes . His visit comes as Mandela illness weighs heavily on the nation . Mandela is a hero to many , the Robben Island president says . Obama 's visit will include a stop at U.S. , where Nelson Mandela 's spent time in prison .