Nelson Mandela walks free from jail in 1990, a scene etched in South Africa's collective memory.<br/> <br />On Friday, the celebrated former president was spending a second day in hospital after being admitted with a recurring lung infection.<br/> <br />The government says Mandela is responding well to treatment, but will remain in hospital under observation.<br/> <br />Locals in Soweto expressed their hopes for Mandela's recovery.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) LOCAL RESIDENT, MKOTSENG NTHOLENG, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Yes, he's going to be ok, he's a hero, he's a good fighter, he will be fine and be healed."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) LOCAL RESIDENT, OUPA RADEBE, SAYING:<br/> <br />"He has done a lot for us. He's an icon today, we are free today because of him. I think if maybe Mr Mandela can pass away, so many things will mess up."<br/> <br />Mandela spent nearly three weeks in hospital in December with a lung infection and for surgery to remove gallstones.<br/> <br />It was his longest stay in hospital since his release f
