What do you think about …

The summer initiation season is officially open. The Rep intern be done to ensure initiates return home alive.

Nosipho Dingane

from Komani

They must use welltrained traditional surgeons who have the experience of conducting successful circumcisions.

They must also consult the department of health to ensure the health conditions are satisfactory.

Ziyanda Nxasane

from Pola Park

They should listen to the instructions of their elders and the men assisting them in the process. Initiates need to visit clinics regularly to ensure there are no problems.

Early detection of any illness is important.

CHUMA JONI Sindile Vipi

took to the streets of Komani to ask residents what needs to from Mlungisi

A thorough medical check-up by a professional doctor needs to be done to ensure a successful initiation period, so that initiates return safely without any complications.

Siviwe Nabe

from Magxaki

The initiation period is an important practice, initiates need to stop habits like smoking, sleeping around with girls, consuming alcohol and focus on why they are there.

The reason is for them to become responsible men in society. A lot will be taught and they need to be sober-minded.

Moira Pappas

from Top town

Society has a role to play by making sure the youngsters are of a right age, that all the correct medical practices are adhered to and to report bad practitioners.