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. South Africa: From Security Guard to Kasi Artist: Making your name as a young artist is not easy, especially in rural areas, but … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: The killing season has begun — 18 are already dead from initiation wounds
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Mthatha news: Winter initiation season claims two lives
Winter initiation season claims two lives: The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), MEC Fikile Xasa sent his condolences to the initiates’ families in Nyandeni, in Buntingville and another in Mthatha. “We call on parents, families and communities to remain ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Tshwane: there’s no stool for tribalism: Imagine a country where Tsonga people were only allowed to work in Giyani, the VhaVenda in Venda, the Zulus in KwaZulu-Natal, … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Winter initiation season claims two lives
The Eastern Cape winter initiation season got off to a bad start
Visit and explore Qumbu, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Qumbu, Eastern Cape selected video for you: The Eastern Cape winter initiation season got off to a bad start. Seven initiates have already been hospitalised since early this week. Traditional leaders and government official paid surprise visits to schools in Tsolo and Qumbu in the Transkei to check on measures to reduce deaths. For more … [Read more...] about The Eastern Cape winter initiation season got off to a bad start
Eight initiates have already died
Eight initiates have died from botched circumcisions in the first week of this season in the Eastern Cape, the province’s health department (ECHD) confirmed to News24. ECHD circumcision senior manager Dr Luvuyo Bayeni said they expect more deaths this season. He said two of these deaths occurred earlier on Friday morning. The majority of these were in the Chris Hani District Municipality. Bayeni said in one case, the initiate complained to his father of chest pains, but the father did not … [Read more...] about Eight initiates have already died
East Cape aims for Zero Initiation deaths
The Eastern Cape MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Fikile Xasa, says the province is ready for the current summer initiation season and illegal activities will not be tolerated. On Thursday, the department said it is all systems go to implement the Initiation Monitoring and Intervention Strategy (IMIS) for zero deaths during the initiation season. It said the strategy is implemented in partnership with key stakeholders including traditional leaders, the … [Read more...] about East Cape aims for Zero Initiation deaths
2015 Initiation season death toll down on 2014
The Eastern Cape winter initiation season has closed with a death toll of 28, the provincial health department said on Tuesday. This figure is less than during the same period last year, when 37 initiates died, spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said. A number of initiates still remained in hospitals in the province. "The OR Tambo district co-ordinator will now be placing orders for surgical consumables that will be distributed to hospitals on Thursday and Friday." In the district, a total of … [Read more...] about 2015 Initiation season death toll down on 2014
Initiation death toll rises
Ten people have now died during the current Eastern Cape initiation season, according to the provincial health department on Friday. Spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said that in the last two days three boys had died. Two boys had died on Thursday, the first in Mhlakulo village in Tsolo and the second in Dutywa. The third boy died on Friday morning, one of four boys admitted to Holy Cross hospital in Flagstaff. The boys were among a number of initiates admitted to hospital due to a combination … [Read more...] about Initiation death toll rises
East Cape finalising Traditional Initiation Bill
The Eastern Cape provincial government is finalising the Traditional Initiation Bill, which seeks to eliminate the commercialisation of the custom and illegal initiation schools. Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle said the bill will be finalised by the end of September 2014. The provincial government is set to monitor and implement safety measures at all initiations schools, especially in those areas where a high number of deaths were recorded. To date, 24 deaths have been reported … [Read more...] about East Cape finalising Traditional Initiation Bill
Crackdown on illegal East Cape initiation schools
Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Obed Bapela, is set to visit the Eastern Cape today, where the highest number of initiation deaths have been reported. He will visit the Nyandeni Local Municipality in the Oliver Tambo District as a part of government's campaign to crack down on illegal initiation schools. "I will not rest and sit whilst children are dying, mainly as a result of illegal schools operating in these areas," said Deputy Minister Bapela on … [Read more...] about Crackdown on illegal East Cape initiation schools
Initiation death toll rises
Deputy Minister of Traditional Affairs, Obed Bapela, has re-emphasised the zero tolerance approach to initiation school fatalities. In a statement on Friday, he said he was saddened to report an increase in the number of initiation deaths. One more death was reported in Mbizana in the Eastern Cape on Thursday. "The total number of young boys that have lost their lives since the start of the initiation season has risen to 26. Twenty one initiates are from the Eastern Cape, four from … [Read more...] about Initiation death toll rises
Contact numbers to report illegal initiation schools
The winter school holiday signals the start of initiation schools in Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and part of Gauteng. Government has intensified its efforts to ensure no more fatalities at initiation schools by setting aside R180 million to support safe male circumcision and encouraging citizens to report illegal initiation schools. Hotline to report illegal schools: Deputy Minister Bapela has urged citizens to report any suspicion of illegal schools or bogus traditional … [Read more...] about Contact numbers to report illegal initiation schools
Initiation Schools must be verified
The IFP has re-iterated its call that all initiation schools should be verified and licensed to safely carry out both circumcision and initiation, as summer circumcision season starts next week in the Eastern Cape. IFP spokesperson on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith (MP) said "Thousands of boys are expected to undergo this ritual to become men next week. It is imperative for the departments of health, cooperative governance and the house of Traditional leaders … [Read more...] about Initiation Schools must be verified
