Mood darkens in South Africa as Nelson ##s 's condition remains critical . More messages are being posted on a wall outside the hospital in Johannesburg . Media has increased since announcement Sunday that condition had worsened . However , what was hoped to be a short stint has stretched into its 19th day , the longest period of hospitalization ever for a man known not for his physical strength but personal fortitude . Headlines in local newspapers suggest struggle may be coming to an end .
Mood darkens in South Africa as Nelson ##s 's condition remains critical . More messages are being posted on a wall outside the hospital in Johannesburg . Media has increased since announcement Sunday that condition had worsened . Headlines in local newspapers suggest struggle may be coming to an end .