ANC concerned about the initiates deaths toll

Mluleki Mrwebi
08 July 2013

The African National Congress said it is deeply distressed by the news of yet more young lives that have been tragically cut short in their prime through botched circumcisions. 

Over the weekend it was reported that 30 initiates died in the Eastern Cape and over 300 were hospitalised.  

ANC Youth League Spokesperson Khusela Sangoni said this is an old age custom that needs to be protected.

Sangoni also said the death toll can never be allowed, hence they call upon government officials, traditional leaders and parents to come together in order to prevent these deaths.

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