In response to the large increase in Covid-19 infections, the BCM Command Council (BCMCC) said it will be closing public facilities and discouraging public events. In a statement, BCMCC said they had identified a number of hotspots across…
Two illegal initiation schools in Buffalo City Metro were closed on Monday, with authorities warning that should they be put up again the initiates would be taken to hospital and their parents arrested. BCM circumcision forum chair Nkosi…
A request by women in Bhisho to become more involved in the traditional initiation process following the continued high rate of deaths in the Eastern Cape, has drawn fierce criticism. AbaThembu chief Buyanda Matanzima, denied allegations…
Members of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders gathered at Oliver Tambo Hall in Zwelitsha recently to discuss issues relating to circumcision and initiation with members of the community. Also in attendance was ward 41…
TOUCHING TRIBUTE: The Keiskamma Tapestry Exhibition saw ‘The Marriage Altar’ piece on display in the Courtnay-Latimer Hall at the East London Museum. The Hamburg-based community art project says the paintings surrounding the central panel…
Though many boys have died in the past, the government promotes the practice as key in the fight against HIV/Aids Tens of thousands of young boys take part in traditional initiation ceremonies each year, with circumcision being performed…
Wild celebrations for boys who went to mountains and returned as men Thousands of cattle are set to be slaughtered in the next two weeks for a massive feast as the deeply traditional and colourful AmaNdebele people celebrate the end of…
