Cape Town - According to a report by Reuters, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, 79, will be undergoing surgery on Thursday.
The former first lady underwent a similar surgery in March, a spokeswoman confirmed.
“She was hospitalised on 7 March. She had surgery on her back the following day and is due for a follow-up operation,” her spokeswoman Zodwa Zwane said.
No further information about Winnie’s condition was made available.