ONCE again our rite of passage, initiation, a cultural practice that dates back hundreds if not thousands of years, has been plagued by catastrophe. News reports suggest that 27 young boys have lost their lives while undergoing this important ritual in Mpumalanga over the past two weeks.
The Eastern Cape recently was also troubled by deaths of initiates – and is every circumcision season.
Initiate deaths should be totally preventable
The Eastern Cape recently was also troubled by deaths of initiates – and is every circumcision season.
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