Reviving cultural practice of mass initiation
Seeking to address the issue of initiate deaths and revive an ancient culture, that restores moral fibre, unity, ubuntu, sense of belonging, communal cultural practices, patriotism, allegiance, and care of others, an AbaThembu royal has sent his heir together with a group of 36 other boys to the mountain for the male customary initiation — with all expenses on him, LULAMILE FENI writes...
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