Nelson Mandela opened his eyes and smiled after being told of President Barack Obama’s visit to South Africa later this week, his daughter Zindzi Mandela said. The family of the 94-year-old former South African president and democracy icon gathered at his home Tuesday, reportedly after an urgent call made by his children. Mandela remains in critical condition while hospitalized for a 17th day, NBC News reported. Obama is headed to South Africa on Friday.
