Winnie Madikizela-Mandela admitted to hospital

The former wife of late President Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has been admitted to a Johannesburg hospital. 

According to a statement released by the Mandela family, Madikizela-Mandela was admitted to the hospital on Sunday.

"Prior to going to the clinic, she was uncomfortable and complaining of loss of appetite and one of her legs was painful. Upon admission, it was discovered that she had an infection that had affected her kidneys had an infection," read the statement.

"She is expected to make a full recovery and should spend approximately a week at the hospital. She is constantly surrounded by family and is in high spirits," said the family. 

In October last year, Madikizela-Mandela was admitted to hospital for a procedure on her knee.