lOMoAR cPSD| 52021443
CMY3705/2025
Downloaded by Master Vincent ()
, lOMoAR cPSD| 52021443
CMY3705/2025
Assignment topic
Each year, during the June and December school holidays, young men from various
ethnic groups in South Africa attend traditional initiation schools, where circumcision is a
key rite of passage. Despite its cultural importance, the practice has led to tragic
outcomes, with 253 deaths reported in the Eastern Cape over the last six years, often due
to unsafe practices and inadequate oversight of government, practitioners and other
parties involved with the cultural practice.
Research Focus:
1. What mechanisms are currently in place to ensure justice for families of victims of
circumcision-related deaths, and how effective are they?
2. What practical recommendations can help prevent initiation school deaths in
South Africa while respecting cultural traditions?
Focus areas for discussion:
1. Introduction: Overview of circumcision practices and associated deaths.
2. Justice Mechanisms: Analysis of current systems (i.e., legal, community-based).
3. Effectiveness: Assessment of how well these mechanisms address the issue.
4. Recommendations: Proposals for reducing deaths and supporting victim
families. (25)
Title Page
Assignment Title: Preventing Deaths in South African
Initiation Schools: Justice Mechanisms and
Recommendations
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Key Concepts
Downloaded by Master Vincent ()
CMY3705/2025
Downloaded by Master Vincent ()
, lOMoAR cPSD| 52021443
CMY3705/2025
Assignment topic
Each year, during the June and December school holidays, young men from various
ethnic groups in South Africa attend traditional initiation schools, where circumcision is a
key rite of passage. Despite its cultural importance, the practice has led to tragic
outcomes, with 253 deaths reported in the Eastern Cape over the last six years, often due
to unsafe practices and inadequate oversight of government, practitioners and other
parties involved with the cultural practice.
Research Focus:
1. What mechanisms are currently in place to ensure justice for families of victims of
circumcision-related deaths, and how effective are they?
2. What practical recommendations can help prevent initiation school deaths in
South Africa while respecting cultural traditions?
Focus areas for discussion:
1. Introduction: Overview of circumcision practices and associated deaths.
2. Justice Mechanisms: Analysis of current systems (i.e., legal, community-based).
3. Effectiveness: Assessment of how well these mechanisms address the issue.
4. Recommendations: Proposals for reducing deaths and supporting victim
families. (25)
Title Page
Assignment Title: Preventing Deaths in South African
Initiation Schools: Justice Mechanisms and
Recommendations
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Key Concepts
Downloaded by Master Vincent ()
