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The Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA has shared its plea to create a more conducive environment for matric students to study during their finals.Image: 123RF/arrowsmith2
CONGRESS OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS

Contralesa calls on taverns to quieten down for matric finals

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA (Contralesa) is tired of loud noise disturbing matrics trying to study and has called on tavern owners to keep the volume down. Matrics are studying hard and sitting for their final exams, which…

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Traditional Xhosa initiate Fezikhaya Tselane applies traditional white clay for skin protection during a traditional initiation process on July 11, 2017 in the Coffee Bay area in Umtata.Image: Mujahid Safodien/AFP
CONGRESS OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS

Don’t mess with our initiation rites, say chiefs

Public consultations about the Customary Initiation Bill have only just started, and already it is being met with a backlash from traditional leaders. One chief has threatened to advise people not to adhere to any decision “tampering”…

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