Madikizela-Mandela‚ Madiba’s ex-wife‚ was rushed to a Johannesburg hospital earlier this month after falling ill and requiring surgery for what the Nelson Mandela Foundation described as “spinal stenosis”.
Her first surgery‚ for compression of the spinal nerve and pain relief‚ took place on 8 March. It was followed by a second procedure on 14 April to assist with her recovery‚ the foundation said.
Neeran Naidoo‚ Director of Communications of the Nelson Mandela Foundation‚ said in a statement late yesterday that she had been discharged on Tuesday.
“She is recuperating from back surgery at her home after her discharge‚” he said.
As a result‚ she was unable to personally receive the Order of Luthuli‚ awarded to her by President Jacob Zuma.
She was represented at the Pretoria ceremony on Thursday by her granddaughter‚ Zoleka.
The foundation sent its “hearty congratulations” to Madikizela-Mandela.
