Nelson Mandela: South Africa welcomes 'progress'
South Africa's government is pleased that ex-President Nelson Mandela is responding well to treatment in hospital, it said in a statement.
The cabinet wished a speedy recovery to Mr Mandela, widely regarded as the father of the nation.
The 94 year old is spending his sixth day in a Pretoria hospital suffering from a recurrent lung infection.
On Wednesday, President Jacob Zuma said he was happy with Mr Mandela's progress after a "difficult few days".
Mr Mandela's grandson and family heir, Mandla, said the family had "been deeply touched" by the concern shown for Mr Mandela's health.
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