South Africa 's governing ANC welcomes the news of Mandela 's release from hospital . Comment: Former South African President Nelson Mandela was discharged from the hospital Saturday , the country 's presidential office said , `` following a sustained and gradual improvement in his general condition . '' The 94-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner has become increasingly frail in recent years .
South Africa 's governing ANC welcomes the news of Mandela 's release from hospital . Comment: The 94-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner has become increasingly frail in recent years .