The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa Contralesa has urged the public to refrain from forcibly taking people to initiation schools.
This plea comes in response to a recent incident involving a 72-year-old man who was abducted from his home in Ga-Mamatsha village in Limpopo and taken to an initiation school without his consent.
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with this case and were released on bail after a court appearance.
The traditional council says people should have the freedom to choose to attend initiation schools willingly.
Contralesa President Kgoshi Mathupa says those responsible for such actions should face prosecution.