Circumcision school initiate dies
An initiate from Zone 13 circumcision school in
Mdantsane died inside his hut after suffering from
septicaemia, a post mortem revealed on Wednesday.
And at least one initiate from a Zone 2 circumcision
school has been put under close monitoring by the
Buffalo City Traditional Circumcision Association after
he developed signs of gangrene.
The initiate who died at the weekend was Sabelo
Marotya, 17.
His body was taken to the police mortuary where it
remained until the post mortem was conducted.
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Captain Michelle Matroos said a murder docket had
been opened, but she could not elaborate until a police
investigation had been concluded.
The department of health is also investigating the
incident and will take action if negligence is found on
the part of the traditional nurse in charge of looking
after the youth.
In terms of the Traditional Circumcision Act of 2001,
the traditional nurse is required to report any sign of
illness of an initiate to a medical officer as soon as
possible.
Local department spokesperson Monde Matshaya said the
fact the initiate died of septicaemia was an indication
that he had been ill, and that the traditional nurse
did not report the matter to medical officers. -
Sapa
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