Zuma Reassures S.Africa over Mandela

{{President Jacob Zuma has sought to reassure South Africans as Nelson Mandela is being treated for the recurrence of a lung infection.}}

Zuma said that people “must not panic” and that the former president was doing “very well” so far.

The 94-year-old was admitted to hospital before midnight on Wednesday.

He spent 18 days in hospital in December undergoing treatment for a lung infection and gallstones.

In a statement released earlier, Mr Zuma’s office said the ex-leader was “responding positively” to treatment.

The presidency has not identified the hospital where Mr Mandela is being treated.

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