In modern times, it is rare for young men to be formally initiated into manhood, and rarer still for them to be feted afterward with a grand, social debut in acknowledgment of their rites of passage.
The procedures were done as part of traditional initiation, a rite of passage into manhood for young men from various ethnic groups.
A TikTok video showing initiates returning from koma offered a rare glimpse into South African tradition, sparking debate on ...
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South African government to take action as dozens die in circumcision initiation rites
South Africa has said it will clamp down on unregistered traditional initiation schools for young men, after at least 41 died in recent coming-of-age rites involving circumcision. Tens of thousands of ...
In South Africa, 41 young men died from circumcision procedures during traditional initiation rites. These practices occur annually in various ethnic groups, but severe health risks persist. Despite ...
More than 40 young men have died in South Africa over two months following circumcision procedures linked to traditional ...
At least 41 young men in South Africa are dead as a result of getting their foreskins removed ... and the fatal circumcisions were performed as part of traditional initiation ...
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