Authorities report that at least 41 young men have died from circumcision procedures during traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December ...

JOHANNESBURG — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday.

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 ...

Despite legislation introduced to regulate the process, fatalities continue to be reported every year. South African law requires initiation schools to register with authorities and comply with health ...

South Africa Initiations Deaths FILE - Xhosa boys stand in a field during traditional Xhosa male circumcision ceremonies into manhood in Qunu, South Africa, on ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said ...