JOHANNESBURG — Initiation ceremonies in South Africa have led to the deaths of 60 young men and the hospitalization of hundreds since May, sparking concern from officials about regulations surrounding ...

South African singer Vusi Nova has finally lifted the lid on the rumours that he is a sangoma initiate after a video surfaced ...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Traditional rite-of-passage ceremonies in South Africa left 32 boys dead and more than 150 hospitalised, local authorities said Tuesday, as the annual initiation season ...

JOHANNESBURG - At a time when most South African artists are answering their so-called spiritual callings and turning into ...

“The Wound” is a conscientious first feature from South African director John Trengove that is based around a male initiation ritual in the Xhosa culture called “ukwaluka,” which begins with ...

If “Moonlight” had been about male circumcision in South Africa, it might look a lot like “The Wound.” Like Barry Jenkins’ hit film, the official South African submission to the Foreign Language Oscar ...

This study analyzes the initiation rites performed in twentieth-century Afro-Brazilian groups which introduce a dedicated follower to her mediumistic role. The essay describes the background of ...

John Trengove’s debut feature, 'The Wound,' explores masculinity and repressed sexuality through an outsider’s experience of a South African initiation ritual. By Sheri Linden Senior Copy Editor/Film ...

It is very popular in football for new players in a team to stand in front of their new teammates and perform as their initiation. At the Super Eagles camp in Seychelles ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup ...

"The Wound" Q&A with Director John Trengove, Producer Cait Pansegrouw, and Lead Actor Niza Jay Ncoyini held at the Landmark Theatre and hosted by The Wrap./Ted Soqui If “Moonlight” had been about male ...