# Stellenbosch University has confirmed that second‑year theology student Chris Scheffers died from meningococcal meningitis. Scheffers body was found in his Dagbreek Residence room over the weekend. University officials say contact tracing is underway to identify those who had close contact with Scheffers over the past ten days. Preventative medication will also be issued within 24 hours. The university says no further cases have been confirmed, and it will closely monitor all contacts. It has also postponed general events at the residence.
Stellenbosch University confirms meningococcal meningitis as cause of student’s death