JOHANNESBURG: Nelson Mandela remains in a "stable but critical" condition, but "continues to respond to treatment", the South African government said in its first update on his health since September.

"The health of the former president remains much the same," according to a statement issued after President Jacob Zuma visited the anti-apartheid icon at his home Monday.

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