Landmark finding gives hope to manganism victims

Jacobus "Donny" du Plessis has been in and out of hospital with a swollen stomach, scrotum and feet since he was diagnosed with manganism nine years ago. Du Plessis, 52, who played club rugby until he was 35, suffers from memory loss, has become moody and has a short concentration span."He is constantly in and out of hospital," his wife, Heather, said this week.