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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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06:18, Wed, Dec 31, 2025 Updated: 06:19, Wed, Dec 31, 2025 More than 40 young men have died in South Africa over two months following circumcision procedures linked to traditional initiation ...

A picture of young boys from the Xhosa tribe attending a traditional initiation school in Libode in the Eastern Cape province. Picture: AFP The national Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs ...

Initiation deaths continue to plague the country despite ongoing appeals for vigilance and full compliance with the Customary Initiation Act. The summer initiation season officially started on 1 ...

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A matric pupil from Tiego Tawana Secondary School in Dithakang village near Mafikeng in the North West has died after he was allegedly forcefully taken to an initiation school. According to his family ...

At least 41 young males have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday. South Africa's ...

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