WebDec 14, 2024 · Twenty-three initiates have so far died in the Eastern Cape during the summer initiation season, with another 51 being admitted to hospital, Premier Oscar Mabuyane said on Tuesday. “It is... WebApr 18, 2024 · Earlier this week, Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA (Contralesa) condemned the operation of initiation schools in the Eastern Cape despite the call to …
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WebNov 23, 2024 · At least 13 initiation schools were shut down by Eastern Cape police and traditional leaders on Monday, and 30 initiates were sent home to their parents or to hospitals. Initiation is suspended under Alert Level 1 lockdown, and those who organise the ritual, are in breach of lockdown regulations. WebDec 20, 2024 · ALICE - The summer initiation season in the Eastern Cape has been given the green light after a series of consultations. With COVID-19 and strict lockdown … bison taxonomic
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WebNov 10, 2024 · In July, City Press reported that illegal initiation schools mushroomed all over the Eastern Cape after the country moved to alert level 4, which effectively suspended the cultural practice. The provincial Cogta department, at the time, reported that at least four initiates [abakhwetha] had died during the winter season. Webinitiation schools have not been effectively regulated; existing relevant laws only deal with certain aspects of initiation and not with initiation in general; and some initiation … WebSep 14, 2024 · Mokoena called on government to engage Contralesa to discuss the issue of initiation schools. Mokoena says ingoma holders are making inquiries and are threatening to conduct initiation schools with or without government approval.. Provinces such as Free State, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, and North West conduct initiation school in summer. darren horger obituary