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According to reports out of South Africa Wednesday, after five days in hospital, Nelson Mandela’s condition appears to be improving.

This is the fourth time the 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon has been hospitalized since December. His recovery being watched closely by one McMaster University professor who has a close connection to the country.

Lisa Hepfner reports.