New era as women involved in ensuring sons fit for initiation
For generations, the ancient rite of ulwaluko has been a male-dominated sphere, with women playing a supportive, yet secondary role.Men have been the central figures, guiding young boys through their transition into manhood.However, the ongoing deaths and injuries of initiates have prompted a shift in this dynamic and the dawning of a new era in the tradition.
Source: dispatchlive.co.za