Former President Mandela (94) re-admitted to hospital

Nelson Mandela was again hospitalized. The South African former president is suffering from a lung infection.

That was announced Thursday on the website of the South African government. Mandela was recorded late Wednesday and is knowledge.

Weak health

According to the press release, the former President closely watched by the best medical team.

In recent years it is getting worse with the health of Mandela. Late last year underwent the anti-apartheid icon a gallbladder surgery.

Even then he had suffered from a recurrent pneumonia. Mandela was three weeks in the hospital and was on Boxing Day back home.

Madiba

More than two weeks ago, the former ANC leader recognized for research.When a spokesman that the investigation ‘successful’ had expired.

President Zuma has wished Madiba a speedy recovery.

“We appeal to the people of South Africa and the world to pray for our beloved Madiba and his family and to keep them in their thoughts. We have full confidence in the medical team and know that they will do everything possible to ensure recovery,” said President Zuma.

Prison

During the apartheid regime Sat Mandela 27 years in prison, where he was in the eighties tuberculosis rose. In 1990 he came Fri After the first free elections since the abolition of segregation in 1994 he became the first black president of South Africa.

In 1993 he received together with Frederik de Klerk, the Nobel Peace Prize.

Former President Mandela (94) re-admitted to hospital