Mandela "in good spirits" during second day in hospital Nelson Mandela is in "good spirits" as he spends a second day in hospital for a lung infection, in the latest health scare for the revered peace icon. Images of an hospital which may be treating Mandela.ATTENTION CLIENTS: When Mandela was hospitalised in December 2012, reports said he was being treated in this hospital. Another report later suggested this was incorrect. To respect the family wishes, South African authorities are declining to give information about which hospital is treating Mandela.