Good news! Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital last night, according the Presidency’s Mac Maharaj. Madiba will now undergo home-based high care at his Houghton home until he recovers fully.
The Presidency has warned South Africans against rumours on social media that spread false information about Nelson Mandela’s health. Networks such as Twitter and Facebook have been flooded by speculation about Madiba’s health since he entered a Pretoria hospital 17 days ago for a recurrent lung infection.
Earlier this year, it was announced that the iconic face of Nelson Mandela would be replacing the animal pictures on South Africa’s bank notes – next week that becomes a reality.