Jacob Zuma

Former president of South Africa readmitted for treatment on recurring lung infection

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Nelson Mandela readmitted to hospital for recurrence of lung infection.

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Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital in Pretoria and is recovering at home.

Anti-apartheid icon being treated at Pretoria hospital for recurrent lung infection.

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Nelson Mandela retired from the public life eight years ago and is said to be suffering from failing health.