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South African government to take action as dozens die in circumcision initiation rites
South Africa has said it will clamp down on unregistered traditional initiation schools for young men, after at least 41 died in recent coming-of-age rites involving circumcision. Tens of thousands of ...
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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 Tuesday. Traditional ...
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