South Africa's Mandela discharged from hospital - government


Former South African president Nelson Mandela looks on as he celebrates his birthday at his house in Qunu, Eastern Cape July 18, 2012. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital where he received treatment for a lung infection and surgery to remove gallstones, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.

The 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who had spent nearly three weeks in hospital, was discharged to his Johannesburg home. He has been in frail health for several years.

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