Stop cultural practices that violate human rights, Ramaphosa tells traditional leaders
25 February 2020
Cultural practices that violate human rights must be addressed, President Cyril Ramaphosa said to the National House of Traditional Leaders on Tuesday.
In his annual address to the house, Ramaphosa said once it becomes law, the Customary Initiation Bill, currently before the National Council of Provinces, should serve as a critical empowering law to regulate the practice of customary initiation.
"We need to address the abuse of cultural practices that result in the violation of human rights," Ramaphosa said.
"Customary initiation is a rite of passage for our young people to manhood and adulthood.