Limpopo Traditional Affairs MEC urges parents to verify legitimacy of initiation schools
More than 500 applicants have been approved for the 2025 initiation season.
Initiation schools have been urged to ensure the boys who come to them are safe at all times. Picture: Asanda Austin Jezile/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - Limpopo Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC Rodgers Makamu urges parents and guardians to verify the registration status of initiation schools before enrolling their children.
The MEC made the call during a media briefing on Wednesday, where he was giving a report on progress made in the compliance process.
More than 500 applicants have been approved for the 2025 initiation season.
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Makamu also shared that they have identified 18 schools that have been operating illegally across the province.
“We will be working closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Customer Initiation School Act. This includes the South African Police Services as you can see them here, the Department of Health, you can see I'm sitting next to the MEC here, the Department of Education, The NPA [National Prosecuting Authority] will be part of us, the permit holders, the traditional surgeons and caregivers will be part of us."