medical practitioners to enhance our traditional circumcision practices." He furthermore emphasised the cultural importance of the ritual as an educational institution, preparing initiates "to contribute to building a better society for all."

Over the summer in 2019 in South Africa, a total of 21 boys died in separate initiation schools throughout the region. The majority of the deaths were attributed to dehydration due to the restriction of water. The Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, recommended that