Covid-19 separates men from boys as winter circumcisions banned

17 April 2020 - 08:00
By mpumzi zuzile AND Mpumzi Zuzile
The coronavirus outbreak has halted the 2020 initiation period.
Image: LULAMILE FENI The coronavirus outbreak has halted the 2020 initiation period.

Thousands of boys have to wait until 2021 or summer to undergo the rite to manhood.

This is because of a ban by the government - and traditional leaders are fuming.

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