Mandela’s condition 'unchanged'; Zuma calls for 'biggest Mandela Day ever'

South Africa’s president has urged his compatriots to show their appreciation for Nelson Mandela, who is in critical condition in a hospital, by marking his 95th birthday next month with acts of goodness that honour the legacy of the anti-apartheid leader.

The office of President Jacob Zuma said Mr Mandela’s condition remained unchanged after reporting that his health had deteriorated to critical, alarming many South Africans as well as people around the world who regard the former president as a symbol of sacrifice and reconciliation.