Nelson Mandela today was discharged from hospital after treatment for pneumonia, South Africa's government has said. The government said there has been "a sustained and gradual improvement in his condition".
Mandela, 94 was admitted on 27 March for a recurring lung infection and had fluid drained at the undisclosed hospital.Nelson Mandela served as South Africa's first black president from 1994 to 1999 and is regarded by many as the father of the nation.He led the struggle against apartheid (white minority rule) and in 1993 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.'Gratitude'. The statement from the presidency today read:
"Former President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital today, 6 April, following a sustained and gradual improvement in his general condition.
"The former president will now receive home-based high care. President [Jacob] Zuma thanks the hard working medical team and hospital staff for looking after Madiba so efficiently."
Madiba is Mr Mandela's clan name.
"[Mr Zuma] also extended his gratitude to all South Africans and friends of the Republic in Africa and around the world for support."
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