Traditional circumcisions in South Africa are killing dozens of young men and boys

At least 48 boys and young men died during the latest round of initiation ceremonies in South Africa, which involve the highly secretive process of traditional circumcision to “become a man.” South Africa has been grappling with the problem of initiation deaths for years. It is rare to hear the story of an initiate who died, and The Associated Press spoke to the family of one. Participants don't talk about the ritual to outsiders. Families and authorities have struggled to understand and police a traditional but often abused practice. Hundreds of illegal initiation schools attract people who can’t afford licensed ones.