Meningitis fears hit N West
2003-08-22 17:14
Johannesburg - Another case of meningitis has been reported in Rustenburg in the North West, SABC radio reported.
A pupil at Rankelenyane Middle School was admitted to a local hospital after developing symptoms of the deadly and contangious disease.
Last week the disease claimed the life of a Grade 9 pupil at Phokeng also near Rustenburg.
Provincial health spokesperson Barba Gaoganediwe said a medical response team had been rushed to Rankelenyane.
- SAPA