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South Africa’s Mandela back in hospital with lung infection

March 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Reuters) – Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been admitted to hospital with a recurrence of a lung infection, the government said on Thursday. A statement said the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader was admitted shortly before midnight. It gave no … read more »

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Nelson Mandela undergoes operation to remove gallstones

December 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela, has had an operation to remove gallstones, according to a government statement. The operation was successful and Mr Mandela is recovering. Mr Mandela, who is 94, was admitted to hospital last Saturday after … read more »

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