South Africa has said it will clamp down on unregistered traditional initiation schools for young men, after at least 41 died ...

Authorities report that at least 41 young men have died from circumcision procedures during traditional initiation activities ...

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

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said ...