Nelson Mandela remains in critical but stable condition: South African government.

Nelson Mandela, 95, was admitted to a hospital in June with what officials said was a recurring lung infection

JOHANNESBURG — Former South African leader Nelson Mandela remains in critical but stable condition in hospital, though “medical interventions” are required because his health sometimes becomes unstable, the South African government said Saturday.

Doctors are working hard for a “turnaround” in the condition of 95-year-old Mandela, who was admitted to a hospital in June with what officials said was a recurring lung infection, the office of South African President Jacob Zuma said. Doctors say the anti-apartheid leader has “demonstrated great resilience” and his condition has tended to stabilize after treatment, the office said.


Doctors say the anti-apartheid leader has 'demonstrated great resilience' and his condition has tended to stabilize after treatment.