Forty-eight boys passed away during summer initiation season, with Eastern Cape recording the highest deaths. It happened during this summer’s initiation season, with the Eastern Cape and the Free State reporting the highest numbers of deaths. ALSO READ | Onalenna Booi dies after being forced to go to initiation school The Read more
A 19-year-old Grade 12 learner from the North West province died after allegedly being forced to take part in a traditional initiation school shortly after completing his matric exams, the provincial education department said on Sunday night. The North West Department of Education said it was “shocked and devastated” by Read more
Five initiates have lost their lives in the Eastern Cape this summer season. The regions that recorded deaths are Chris Hani District (two deaths), OR Tambo District (two deaths), and Buffalo City (one death). ALSO READ | Police arrest Eastern Cape man after raping an initiate The season runs from late Read more
Five young boys have sadly passed away in the winter initiation season in the Eastern Cape. According to Daily Sun, the incidents happened at illegal initiation schools which also left several other boys injured. Eastern Cape police have shut down six illegal initiation schools and arrested 37 people since the Read more