Department of Traditional Affairs concerned about deaths of initiates
Oscar Thomas
10 July 2014
It is alleged that the aunt of the boy took him to an illegal initiation school without the consent or knowledge of his parents.
The illegal school was discovered and also about three care givers have been arrested for questioning and nineteen boys have been rescued from the illegal initiation school Ngcobo added.
Deputy
Minister for Traditional Affairs Obed Bapela has condemned the death of a
six-year-old in Mpumalanga
It is alleged that the aunt of the boy took him to an illegal initiation school without the consent or knowledge of his parents.
Bapela
said despite governments call to traditional leaders to ensure that in their
respective areas there are no illegal schools that are operating initiates are
still losing their lives.
Departmental
Spokesperson Sifiso Ngcobo said the boy’s body had signs of bruises which means
he was beaten before being circumcised and passing away.
The illegal school was discovered and also about three care givers have been arrested for questioning and nineteen boys have been rescued from the illegal initiation school Ngcobo added.
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