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At least 41 young men have died during traditional circumcision ceremonies in South Africa over the past two months, authorities confirmed. The fatalities occurred during initiation periods in ...

The summer initiation season is nearing its end and again it is accompanied by deaths. The total number of initiates who have lost their lives now stands at 41 countrywide. The Eastern Cape recorded ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At least 41 young males died during South Africa’s summer initiation season participating in traditional ...

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Cape Town has taken a significant step toward improving safety and dignity at initiation schools, after councillors unanimously approved plans to formalise cooperation with the Western Cape Government ...

The Kwanobuhle Initiation Task Team, made up of traditional leaders, health officials, police, religious leaders, and taxi industry players, visited hotspot areas.

The Sedibeng Committee of Initiation Schools says it has rescued more than 20 boys from bogus initiation schools around the Vaal and Westonaria since Friday. The committee says the rescue mission, ...

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The controversial summer Ulwaluko rite, carried out by the Xhosa people in South Africa, has concluded for 2025, leaving 39 boys dead. The traditional ceremony, in which initiates are circumcised, ...

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