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Initiation

The worst kept secret of Wilgenhof — residents claim the rooms were never a secret

South Africa

The worst kept secret of Wilgenhof — residents claim the rooms were never a secret

By Shérie Vollenhoven

The Parktown Boys safety bell: Breaking the silence around abuse

South Africa

The Parktown Boys safety bell: Breaking the silence around abuse

By Robyn Wolfson Vorster

Traditional initiation season suspended amid Covid-19 pandemic

South Africa

Traditional initiation season suspended amid Covid-19 pandemic

By Bheki C. Simelane

What the law says on the Parktown drowning tragedy

South Africa

What the law says on the Parktown drowning tragedy

By Faranaaz Veriava

Parktown Boys' sex predator sentenced to 23 years, now school needs a new 'normal'

South Africa

Parktown Boys' sex predator sentenced to 23 years, now school needs a new 'normal'

By Greg Nicolson

Inxeba: Wounding the Pride and Prejudice of Xhosa men?

South Africa

Inxeba: Wounding the Pride and Prejudice of Xhosa men?

By Nkateko Mabasa

SA is making progress on making initiation schools safer

South Africa

SA is making progress on making initiation schools safer

By Greg Nicolson

Eight numbers you need to know this Initiation Season

South Africa

Eight numbers you need to know this Initiation Season

By Greg Nicolson

Daily Maverick interview: On the frontline of initiate deaths

South Africa

Daily Maverick interview: On the frontline of initiate deaths

By Greg Nicolson

Initiation schools' terrible fees

South Africa

Initiation schools' terrible fees

By Greg Nicolson