Authorities report that at least 41 young men have died from circumcision procedures during traditional initiation activities ...

South Africa has said it will clamp down on unregistered traditional initiation schools for young men, after at least 41 died ...

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 ...

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 ...

Naked, covered in white clay mud, and with his penis wrapped in leaves, Abongile Maqegu, 20, sits in a hut in South Africa recovering from his circumcision -- a traditional ritual that can prove fatal ...

South Africa reports 41 deaths among young men during traditional circumcision initiation ceremonies, with Eastern Cape ...

Local authorities report that a large number of young men have died after being isolated at initiation schools.

More than 40 young men have died in South Africa over two months following circumcision procedures linked to traditional ...

JOHANNESBURG — Initiation ceremonies in South Africa have led to the deaths of 60 young men and the hospitalization of hundreds since May, sparking concern from officials about regulations surrounding ...

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

At least 41 young men in South Africa are dead as a result of getting their foreskins removed ... and the fatal circumcisions were performed as part of traditional initiation ...