The Western Capes Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport DCAS has intensified its efforts in preparation for the 2025 Summer Initiation Season in a move aimed at ensuring the safety and dignity of initiates, Cape town Etc reports.
This significant rite of passage, which marks a crucial cultural period for initiates, their families and communities, will commence on 1 November 2025 and conclude on 31 January 2026.
As part of its proactive initiative to promote the welfare of participants in this deeply rooted tradition, DCAS has successfully trained a total of 680 cultural practitioners, including traditional surgeons, traditional carers, and administrators.