No negative occurrences have so far been reported from initiation schools in the Bushbuckridge area, and all seems to be under control.
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA’s leader, Kgoshi Mathupha Mokoena, said Bushbuckridge is known for either deaths or other harmful incidences occurring at the area’s initiation schools.
He said despite the extreme cold in the area, the owners of the schools are following all precautions to keep initiates safe and healthy.
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“We hardly have deaths in the Bushbuckridge region in our initiation schools, as we always make sure we follow the rules and protect our initiates. We employ people who know and understand our culture and adhere to laws. We also make sure that we give permission to people who have good experience of practising Ingoma. We even ensure that those on medication take it regularly,” Mokoena said.
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He said an agreement with initiation school owners had been reached, that all initiates needed to return home during the first week of August to allow learners to return to school. Mokoena called on community members to take care during the celebrations afterwards, and not to drink and drive, causing unnecessary accidents.
“I am calling on everyone to look after themselves and their families. We engaged the police to be visible in all areas where celebrations are held, to ensure that people are safe, and those who are breaking the law can be dealt with,” he said.
It is expected that more than 10 000 people will descend on the area to celebrate Ingoma.
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