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Mandela, 93, Home After Surgery

Nobel laureate doing 'as fine as can be at his age'

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2012 7:39 AM CST

(Newser) – Nelson Mandela has been released from a South African hospital after a laparoscopy "did not indicate anything seriously wrong" with the 93-year-old democracy icon, President Jacob Zuma said today in a statement. Mandela was hospitalized yesterday with an abdominal complaint, but the AP notes that Zuma's statement says he is "relaxed and comfortable. The doctors are happy with the progress he is making. We thank all South Africans for their love and support of Madiba." Madiba is Mandela's clan name, notes the BBC.

A woman walks past a newspaper of the South African 'Sunday Times' concerning Nelson Mandela, who spent the night in hospital for tests, on Febuary 26, 2012.
A woman walks past a newspaper of the South African 'Sunday Times' concerning Nelson Mandela, who spent the night in hospital for tests, on Febuary 26, 2012.   (Getty Images)
Nelson Mandela casts his early ballot in local electionsnin Johannesburg in this May 16, 2011 file photo.
Nelson Mandela casts his early ballot in local electionsnin Johannesburg in this May 16, 2011 file photo.   (AP Photo/Elmond Jiyane, GCIS)
In this Oct. 6, 2007 file photo, Nelson Mandela waves farewell in Johannesburg.
In this Oct. 6, 2007 file photo, Nelson Mandela waves farewell in Johannesburg.   (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, file)
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COMMENTS
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Smegma
Feb 26, 2012 1:37 PM CST
A hero of my nation.  Right wingers would call him a terrorist; I call him a freedom fighter.
JackNelsonSteward
Feb 26, 2012 9:20 AM CST
God be with you, Mr. Mandela.
plain_speaking
Feb 26, 2012 7:55 AM CST
Good health to you fine sir....

 
South Africa • Nelson Mandela • Jacob Zuma • laparoscopy

 
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