Nelson Mandela 'making steady progress' in hospital

Nelson Mandela is "making steady progress" after spending a second day in hospital for treatment of a lung infection, South African President Jacob Zuma has said.

The 94-year-old, widely regarded as the father of South Africa for leading the struggle against apartheid, was admitted to hospital before midnight on Wednesday.

Andrew Harding reports from Johannesburg.

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