Jane Kubai ran away from home to avoid FGM. She then worked day and night to obtain a qualification. Now, her father advises other families against child marriage
To understand the miracle of correcting a botched circumcision, just speak to one of the survivors
Two traditional nurses found guilty of mutilating a man’s two sons were given an ‘insulting’ sentence
Young men who have lost their penises during initiation may be in line for free reconstruction
When new technology and an old tradition meet, they could help avert more than a million new HIV infections.
New research may have finally answered an old question.
‘Circumcision school can be a dangerous place but after I went everyone was happy, I joined the elders’ discussions and felt I could face anything.’
Traditional leaders believe new government rules will prevent young men from dying this winter.
Some men might be led to believe that the snip can entirely stop HIV infection.
Voluntary male circumcision has made huge strides in reducing the rate of HIV infections.
A non-surgical circumcision tool could provide a way for initiation schools to eliminate initiate deaths from traditional circumcision complications.
Mpumalanga-based journalists discovered a new circumcision device, called PrePex, at a Bhekisisa media training event on Monday.
Researchers say the increase in male medical circumcision services should go hand in hand with a plan to maintain quality, according to a study.
Three people have been arrested after a Pondoland initiate who lost his penis and spoke out about it in public was beaten for "shaming the custom".
A Johannesburg director has taken up the continuing tragedy of botched circumcisions.
John Trengove’s movie "IBhokwe: The Goat" is touted as the first film to explore homosexuality within the context of traditional Xhosa initiation.
Doctors and traditional leaders have begun negotiating to allow doctors to assist with circumcisions to reduce initiation-related deaths and injuries.
Following the deaths of two teenage initiates, North West Premier Thandi Modise has demanded the closure of illegally run initiation schools.
Speaking after the launch of the HIV, counselling and testing campaign, Aaron Motsoaledi has urged MPs to lead by example and get circumcised.
Eastern Cape royals are campaigning to use medical circumcision in traditional rituals.
