Over three dozen young South African men have died after unhygienic circumcisions. South African authorities reported that the men died in November and December after having their foreskins removed as ...

The mohel —the Jewish circumciser—was quietly rebranded a “local health practitioner,” as the sign of the Covenant and the ...

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In parts of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, it is not uncommon to hear of individuals who run naked at night. They cause trouble ...

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

This rite of passage is practiced annually by various ethnic groups, including the Xhosa and Sotho communities.

In South Africa, 41 young men died from circumcision procedures during traditional initiation rites. These practices occur annually in various ethnic groups, but severe health risks persist. Despite ...

To understand how New Year traditions came into existence – especially in the British Isles – is to explore a complex ...

St. Basil's Day falls on the Yuletide period, when there are no strict lenten restrictions. However, the absence of fasting ...

During a recent visit to Arietay - a village in Anseba region - I found myself questioning whether ancient traditions could truly weather the passage of time. To answer my queries, local media ...

I have seen an alarmist letter (attached) allegedly written by one Joram Khamboson Mayatsa, who calls himself Umukuuka IV uwa ...