ANC stalwart Winnie Madikizela Mandela was released from the Milpark Hospital‚ Johannesburg‚ on Friday morning following minor surgery.

In a statement‚ the family said Madikizela-Mandela was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday and her doctor kept her at the facility so she could rest and recuperate.

“I’m pleased to say that the minor surgery I was admitted for went very well. I am feeling well and I also found time to rest while I was at the hospital” said Madikizela-Mandela.