93 year old former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital on Saturday after doctors advised specialist medical attention for a long lasting abdominal complaint.
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From a statement issued by the President, Jacobs Zuma on Saturday 25th of February, 2012 said “Madiba has had a long-standing abdominal complaint and doctors feel it needs proper specialist medical attention.”
“We wish him a speedy recovery and assure him of the love and good wishes of all South Africans and people throughout the world. However, we request that all respect the privacy of Madiba and that of his family during this period.” he stated.
Madiba's ill health sparked national fears when he was admitted early last year for acute respiratory infection. Madiba last appeared in public at the final of the FIFA World Cup hosted by South Africa in July, 2010.
He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 shortly before becoming the first black president in South Africa's all race vote. He served just one term before stepping down in 1993.
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