A misunderstanding about seniority in the seating arrangement resulted to the murder of a 26-year-old man. It is alleged that both the suspect and the deceased were attending an initiation graduation traditional ceremony at Mzamo Section, Ilinge Township outside Queenstown on Wednesday, 31 December 2019 at about 16:30. There was a misunderstanding about the seating arrangement of the two men aged 23 and 26. The other one was claiming to be the senior to the other. Both men left the house … [Read more...] about Murder over seating at initiation graduation ceremony
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Filthy Initiation Schools
Forum launches initiation season in Nelson Mandela Bay claiming no deaths since 2016 By Thamsanqa Mbovane The filthy site where a nearby initiation school is meant to operate in New Brighton. Photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane “We will again achieve a zero death rate of initiates. We attribute our success to being strict and our surgeons and nurses always adhere to that,” Fikile Desi, deputy secretary of the Nelson Mandela Bay Initiation Forum, told GroundUp. About 50 traditional surgeons … [Read more...] about Filthy Initiation Schools
Initiation school mired in filth – Port Elizabeth in the News
Initiation school mired in filth: The summer initiation season for Xhosa males has started, but in Govan Mbeki, Port Elizabeth, Nyameko Jacobs says he is frustrated by the filth around his Zinyoka Initiation School. Located on Old ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Suspect robs PE supermarket using pepper spray: Police in Port Elizabeth are looking for a man who robbed a supermarket in Havelock Street, Central on Tuesday night. Spokesperson Warrant Officer Alwin Labans says the man, … [Read more...] about Initiation school mired in filth – Port Elizabeth in the News
Concern over Eastern Cape initiation deaths
Initiation deaths were at the centre of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize’s meeting with Eastern Cape traditional leaders. Held at the Nqadu Great Place in Willowvale on Thursday, the meeting between the parties discussed ways of curbing further deaths of initiates during the traditional ritual of ulwaluko. The country has seen a spike in deaths of initiates, particularly in the Eastern Cape. The Minister met with the National House of Traditional … [Read more...] about Concern over Eastern Cape initiation deaths
King Williams Town News: Eastern Cape Initiation Death Toll Rises To 15
Eastern Cape Initiation Death Toll Rises To 15: This is the fourth death reported in Alfred Nzo district, after Buffalo City municipality reported the deaths of three initiates in Amalinda, Mdantsane and King Williams Town earlier this month. In Md... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. 4 Bedroom House for Sale in Fort Hill: Spacious family home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 spacious lounges, dining room, a modern stunning kitchen with scullery, a neat garden with built in braai … [Read more...] about King Williams Town News: Eastern Cape Initiation Death Toll Rises To 15
Makhanda News: Family seek justice for boy’s horrid assault at illegal initiation school
Family seek justice for boy’s horrid assault at illegal initiation school: The accused Makhanda Boyce, 22, appeared at the Ngqeleni magistrate’s court facing unlawful circumcision and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The state did not oppose bail and he was re... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Steve Hofmeyr calls Makhanda a ‘goatherder who pi*sed under an Acacia tree’: Singer and controversial Afrikaans activist Steve Hofmeyr has publicly refused to acknowledge the Eastern … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Family seek justice for boy’s horrid assault at illegal initiation school
Mthatha news: Eastern Cape ‘evasive’ about number of initiation deaths
Eastern Cape ‘evasive’ about number of initiation deaths: Bapela, the deputy minister for cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta), was speaking at the launch of the winter initiation season at Bumbane Great Place in Mthatha on Tuesday afternoon. He said 36 000 initiates had undergone initiation in ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. The most dangerous roads in South Africa – and what makes them so deadly: This includes the so-called “highway to hell” (the N2 from East London to … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Eastern Cape ‘evasive’ about number of initiation deaths
Mthatha news: EC initiation death toll increases
EC initiation death toll increases: Three recent deaths have been reported in King William’s Town, Mthatha and Lusikisiki. Health spokesman Sizwe Kupelo said an initiates from Ginsberg, in King William’s Town died at Bhisho Hospital. “The King William’s Town initiate was dehydrated ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Buyel’ekhaya to rock home fans: New Brighton’s Nova, Mthatha’s Black Coffee, Phumlani’s Zahara, Port Elizabeth’s pride Amanda Black, and various other Eastern Cape musicians are … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: EC initiation death toll increases
King Williams Town news: EC initiation death toll increases
EC initiation death toll increases: Three recent deaths have been reported in King William’s Town, Mthatha and Lusikisiki. Health spokesman Sizwe Kupelo said an initiates from Ginsberg, in King William’s Town died at Bhisho Hospital. “The King William’s Town initiate was dehydrated ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Ex-student pleads guilty to 39 rapes: His hunting grounds included the Alice campus of his alma mater, as well as the towns of Bathurst, Idutywa, Willowvale and King … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: EC initiation death toll increases
Uitenhage in the news: Must Mayor Athol Trollip Now Attend Initiation School?
Must Mayor Athol Trollip Now Attend Initiation School?: As such, Mayor Athol Trollip, his deputy, Mongameli Bobani, and some chiefs visited initiation schools in Uitenhage and Motherwell where he addressed initiates. Essentially, Trollip’s visit was to inspect the conditions of the schools following Madela ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Must Mayor Athol Trollip Now Attend Initiation School?
Bhisho news: Trollip’s initiation school visit ‘undermined our culture’
Trollip’s initiation school visit ‘undermined our culture’: He was accompanied by his deputy, Mongameli Bobani, and a number of chiefs. Mxolisi Dimbaza, head of the portfolio committee on health in Bhisho, said the Xhosa custom did not allow people like Trollip who did not undergo the traditional rite of passage ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. ‘They’re treating our kids like dirt’ – Parents’ desperate call for human rights: City Press learnt this week that parents of children at Bhisho … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Trollip’s initiation school visit ‘undermined our culture’
Efforts Continuing To Ensure A Safe Summer Initiation Season
Efforts Continuing To Ensure A Safe Summer Initiation Season: The year 2016, like all others has seen many young men and women across the country embarking on a journey and a traditional rite of passage that has been part of our people for generations. This rite of passage marks the entrance or acceptance into a group or society. It could also be a formal admission to adulthood in a community or one of its formal components. In an extended sense, it can also signify a transformation in which the … [Read more...] about Efforts Continuing To Ensure A Safe Summer Initiation Season
Mthatha news: Initiation season claims its first life
Initiation season claims its first life: East London - The summer initiation season has claimed its first life this week with the death of a 19-year-old man at an initiation school in Nkululekweni, near Mthatha. Phindokuhle Luziya (19) died on Tuesday from what police believe was dehydration ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. ‘Chain Reaction’ ready to fight best boxers in his division: Khonco (30), from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, was a marvel to watch as he slipped punches skilfully to … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Initiation season claims its first life
Bhisho news: New initiation bill gets thumbs up from parties
New initiation bill gets thumbs up from parties: Political parties at the Bhisho legislature have welcomed the passing of the Eastern Cape Customary Male Initiation Practice Bill of 2015. Parties said it would go a long way to reducing fatalities in initiation schools across the province. NEW PLAN ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: New initiation bill gets thumbs up from parties
Mthatha news: The killing season has begun — 18 are already dead from initiation wounds
The killing season has begun — 18 are already dead from initiation wounds: This week Deputy Minister for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Obed Bapela, addressed traditional leaders and the South African Police Service on the matter in Mthatha. He had stern words. "This will send a strong message that this government will ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: The killing season has begun — 18 are already dead from initiation wounds
