It's nearly winter in South Africa, which means the opening of winter initiation schools is approaching. These rituals mark a ...

Used as a form of initiation into adulthood and a sign of beauty or membership of a specific clan, scarification is a way for tribes to wear their identities on their faces. The ceremony is a ...

"You have to understand that many of the African players have been through tribal initiations," Sam was quoted as ... The newspaper reported Springbok initiation ceremonies had been banned as ...

In many African cultures ... Suri: The Suri tribe in Ethiopia focuses less on individual birthdays and more on initiation rituals for the youth. These rituals, symbolizing courage and strength ...