Madiba residence quiet after his return

(File image) Nelson Mandela's has been in hospital since December 8.

(File image) Nelson Mandela's has been in hospital since December 8.

Published Dec 28, 2012

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Johannesburg -

Nelson Mandela's Johannesburg residence was quiet on Friday following his release from hospital earlier this week.

Only a few cars with military registration plates and two private vehicles were parked at the former president's Houghton home.

A young boy, believed to be one of his great-grandchildren, was seen entering the house around 1.30pm but left soon thereafter.

A few motorists slowed down and gazed at the house as they passed by, hoping to catch a glimpse of activity.

On Thursday, scores of motorists, including a German tourist bus made their way past the residence and conveyed messages of support to Madiba.

There was a media contingent outside his home, with cameramen setting up television cameras and photographers taking pictures of cars and people passing the house.

The 94-year-old was discharged from hospital on Wednesday and was reportedly receiving home-based medical care.

He was flown from his home in the Eastern Cape to a Pretoria hospital on December 8.

Mandela was diagnosed with a lung infection and also underwent gallstone surgery.

He was hospitalised for 18 days - his longest hospital stay since he was freed from prison.

He has a history of lung problems, having suffered from tuberculosis towards the end of his 27-year stay in prison. - Sapa

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