Initiation deaths rise in the Eastern Cape

Initiation season has kicked off since the summer started and there have already been deaths of initiates that healthcare professionals say could have been prevented.The Eastern Cape Traditional Affairs Department announced that eight boys died with fears that this count might rise.According to reports, six of the initiates died as a result of dehydration. Their illegal circumcisions had also caused septic wounds.In even more bizarre circumstances, one initiate was burned beyond recognition in his hut near Stutterheim, while another died from lung issues.”It is quite regrettable whilst we…