South Africa's traditional circumcision claims dozens of young lives

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Published Mar 20, 2026

South Africa's traditional circumcision claims dozens of young lives

At least 48 boys and young men died during recent initiation ceremonies in South Africa, among them 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho, who had no known health issues when he entered a registered school—but never returned.

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