Nelson Mandela responds to treatment

Pa Mandela

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• Information reaching us stated that South Africa's government is pleased that ex-President Nelson Mandela is responding well to treatment in hospital.
  
  The cabinet, which met on Wednesday, wished a speedy recovery to Mr Mandela, regarded as the father of the nation.
  
  The 94 year old is spending his sixth day in a Pretoria hospital suffering from a recurrent lung infection.
  
  Earlier, President Jacob Zuma said he was happy with Mr Mandela's progress after a "difficult few days".
  
  Mr Mandela's grandson and family heir, Mandla, said the family had "been deeply touched" by the concern shown for Mr Mandela's health.