A health update the whole world was waiting for.br br Nelson Mandela's condition is said to be improving.br br The 94-year old former South African President was admitted to hospital overnight for a recurring lung infection.br br Presidency spokesman Mac Maharaj.br br (SOUNDBITE) (English) PRESIDENCY SPOKESMAN MAC MAHARAJ SAYING:br br "Former President Nelson Mandela is responding positively to the treatment he's receiving for a recurring lung infection. For the present, he remains under treatment and observation in hospital."br br Mandela has been frail and in poor health for several years.br br The anti-apartheid leader has a history of lung problems, dating back to when he contracted tuberculosis as a political prisoner.