Two initiates died in the Eastern Cape over the weekend, increasing the number of deaths reported since the launch of the winter season to six . The initiation season was officially launched on June 21.
Five of the deaths were reported in the OR Tambo district - namely Port St Johns, Ngqeleni, Qumbu, Tsolo - and the sixth initiate is from Mlungisi Township in Queenstown.
The ages of the deceased initiates range between 14 and 29-years. One arrest has been made in connection with the deaths.
Two Eastern Cape initiates die
Five of the deaths were reported in the OR Tambo district - namely Port St Johns, Ngqeleni, Qumbu, Tsolo - and the sixth initiate is from Mlungisi Township in Queenstown.
The ages of the deceased initiates range between 14 and 29-years. One arrest has been made in connection with the deaths.
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