Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young males that is practiced by various ethnic groups in Africa ...

South Africa reports 41 deaths among young men during traditional circumcision initiation ceremonies, with Eastern Cape ...

Local authorities report that a large number of young men have died after being isolated at initiation schools.

More than 40 young men have died in South Africa over two months following circumcision procedures linked to traditional ...

JOHANNESBURG — Initiation ceremonies in South Africa have led to the deaths of 60 young men and the hospitalization of hundreds since May, sparking concern from officials about regulations surrounding ...

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 ...

This summer, South Africa reports 36 initiation-related deaths, predominantly in the Eastern Cape. Government plans aim to ...

Some pastors offer circumcision ceremonies as an alternative to older practices involving ancestor worship, misogyny, and dedicating children to demons.

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 ...

Despite legislation introduced to regulate the process, fatalities continue to be reported every year. South African law ...

Over three dozen young South African men have died after unhygienic circumcisions. South African authorities reported that the men died in November and December after having their foreskins removed as ...