Nelson Mandela discharged from South Africa hospital

Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital after treatment for pneumonia, South Africa's government has said.

In a statement it said there had been "a sustained and gradual improvement in his general condition".
The 94-year-old was admitted on 27 March for a recurring infection of the lungs and had fluid drained from them.

Mr 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.

 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.

The statement continued: "[Mr Zuma] also extended his gratitude to all South Africans and friends of the Republic in Africa and around the world for support."

Source: BBC