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South Africa: Nelson Mandela home from hospital

South Africa's former president is recovering at his Johannesburg home after nearly three weeks in hospital being treated for a lung infection and gallstones.

Nelson Mandela has recovered, government says

Nelson Mandela, former South African president, has recovered from a lung infection and surgery to remove gallstones.

Nelson Mandela is released from hospital after medical tests

Mandela has returned home after an overnight stay for tests at a Pretoria hospital, and is said to be in good health.

Former South African president Nelson Mandela is pictured during a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (not pictured) at his hotel, in central London, on June 24, 2008.

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