Former President Mandela back in Johannesburg

Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela is expected to return to his Johannesburg home today.

Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj, said routine maintenance would be undertaken at the former statesman Qunu home in the Eastern Cape.

"The former president continues to be in good health. We once more appeal for his privacy and that of his family to be respected," he said.

The former president has been in Qunu since last year.