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Most of the fatalities since the start of the initiation season in November happened in Emalahleni.

Most of the fatalities since the start of the initiation season in November happened in Emalahleni Local Municipality with six deaths, four in Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, two in Sakhisizwe local municipalities.

Contralesa said it’s not clear at this point what caused the deaths of these initiates but it’s called on government to work with traditional leaders to clamp down on bogus initiation schools.

WC cultural affairs dept to submit adjusted initiations plan While under level 1, the cabinet of the Western Cape took a decision to lift the suspension on initiation practices, which was set to begin on Tuesday. However, the country has now moved to level 2. Initiation schools have been urged to ensure the boys who come to them are safe at all times. Picture: Asanda Austin Jezile/Eyewitness News 6 minutes ago CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape Department Cultural Affairs and Sport will submit its adjusted initi...

Life plus 33 years in prison for Table Mountain killer Blessing Bveni Knife attacks, assault and robbery crimes all added to Blessing Bveni's life sentence. Table Mountain. Picture: Asanda Austin Jezile/EWN 54 days ago CAPE TOWN - A man convicted of murders and knife attacks on Table Mountain was on Wednesday sentenced to life in prison. The sentence against Blessing Bveni was communicated after a hearing this week. He was convicted of the 2018 crimes in December. Judge Judith Cloete sentenced Bveni to lif...