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                      Family: Mandela is 'Doing Very Well'

   The daughter of former South African president Nelson Mandela says he
   is "doing very well" as he recovers in the hospital from a lung
   infection.
   Zenani Mandela-Dlamini, South Africa`s ambassador to Argentina, spoke
   Monday to reporters gathered outside of the Pretoria hospital where her
   father is being treated.
   On Sunday, President Jacob Zuma said the 94-year-old anti-apartheid
   icon remains in serious but stable condition, but said his doctors are
   seeing sustained improvements.
   Visiting family members have in recent days spoken of Mr. Mandela`s
   improving condition after more than a week of hospitalization for a
   recurring lung infection.
   Family members Monday viewed flowers and cards left for Mr. Mandela
   outside of his Pretoria hospital.
   Mandela-Dlamini is the eldest daughter from Mr. Mandela`s marriage to
   his ex-wife Winnie.
   The former president`s current wife, Graca Machel, issued a message of
   thanks Monday to people worldwide who have offered their support.
   This is Mr. Mandela`s fourth hospitalization for his lung problems
   since December.
   Mr. Mandela has a history of lung problems dating back to the
   tuberculosis he contracted during his 27-year imprisonment under South
   Africa`s apartheid system. He was released in 1990, and four years
   later was elected president in the country`s first democratic polls.
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