Nelson Mandela rests at home after hospital treatment

 

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is recovering at home after spending two nights in hospital with a respiratory infection.

Doctors say he responded well to treatment and his condition is stable.
The 92-year-old is still being monitored by medical staff at his home in Johannesburg.
Mr Mandela was a political prisoner for 27 years but emerged to become the country's first black president and lead a process of reconciliation.
He contracted tuberculosis in 1988 while in jail on Robben Island and also had a respiratory infection eight years ago.
Officials say despite Mr Mandela's condition in hospital, he joked with staff and visitors.
"His amazing positive attitude allows him to cope with the difficulties of old age with the greatest of grace," said Dr Vejaynand Ramlakan, who leads the team of military doctors assigned to care for him.

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