Well wishes pour in for Madikizela-Mandela
South Africans have taken to social media to wish struggle icon, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela a speedy recovery.
Madikizela-Mandela is being treated in hospital for a kidney infection.
The family of Nelson Mandela released a statement saying Madikizela-Mandela was admitted to the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg on Sunday.
The Mandela family say they expect the 81-year-old to recover fully after a week's stay in hospital.
ALSO READ: Update on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's condition
Madikizela-Mandela was former presisdent Nelson Mandela's second wife - the pair wed in 1956 and divorced in 1996.
We wish a speedy recovery to our stalwart and mother, Cde @winniemandela, who was admitted to Milpark hospital for treatment of a kidney infection. Get well soon Mama pic.twitter.com/vdnBBpS9t5
— Gauteng ANC (@GautengANC) January 24, 2018
Wishing a speedy recovery to the mother of the nation Winnie Madikizela-Mandela who has been admitted to hospital. You remain an inspiration to the nation. pic.twitter.com/xhphtKfNyx
— KatlehoMK 🇿🇦 (@KatlehoMK) January 24, 2018
Get well soon Mother of the nation Winnie Madikizela - Mandela ❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/fdEwNAqGS6
— Yolanda Dembula (@YolandaDembula) January 24, 2018
Kindly pray for our lovely lady Winnie Mandela who fought for apartheid n stand by her husband for nearly 24 years fighting for struggle of South Africa.. As per the news she has been admitted in the hospital with kidney infection.. @CarolNdosi @Makambas
— Rashde (@Rashdo2) January 24, 2018