Mandela has successful surgery says , president 's office . Despite his rare appearances , Mandela retains his popularity and is considered a hero of democracy in the nation . Nelson Mandela has not appeared in public since 27 years the 2010 World Cup . Nobel Peace Prize laureate spent 2010 in prison .
Mandela has successful surgery says , president 's office . Nelson Mandela has not appeared in public since 27 years the 2010 World Cup . Nobel Peace Prize laureate spent 2010 in prison .