DHAKA: Nelson Mandela has spent his first night in almost three months at his home in Johannesburg after being discharged from hospital in Pretoria.

The former South African president, 95, was admitted in early June for a recurring lung infection.

Family members have spoken of their happiness at having Mandela home again for the first time since 8 June.

However the South African government has said his condition remains critical and can sometimes be unstable.

Mandela returned home by ambulance early on Sunday and would continue to receive intensive care there, a statement from the South African presidency said.

His suburban house in the suburb of Houghton has been ‘reconfigured’ for his care.

However, the presidency said he would be readmitted to hospital should his condition warrant it, reports the BBC.

BDST: 1604 HRS, SEPT 02, 2013
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