Two die at NWest initiation school

Xhosa boy's sit in a field as they undergo traditional Xhosa male circumcision ceremony into manhood near the home of former South African president Nelson Mandela in Qunu, South Africa, Sunday, June 30, 2013. Nelson Mandela, 94, remains in critical condition Sunday in a Pretoria hospital. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Xhosa boy's sit in a field as they undergo traditional Xhosa male circumcision ceremony into manhood near the home of former South African president Nelson Mandela in Qunu, South Africa, Sunday, June 30, 2013. Nelson Mandela, 94, remains in critical condition Sunday in a Pretoria hospital. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Published Dec 22, 2013

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Johannesburg - Two teens have died at an initiation school in Makwaneng, Amalia, North West police said on Sunday.

On Friday, the 16-year-old started vomiting after drinking water. He then collapsed and died, said Colonel Emelda Setlhako.

The next day, a 17-year-old complained of stomach cramps after eating and was later declared dead by emergency services.

The remaining initiates were taken to a hospital in Schweizer-Reneke, said Setlhako.

No arrests had been made. - Sapa

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