South African National Christian Forum Condemns Forced Abduction to Initiation Schools

The South African National Christian Forum condemns the abduction of young men to initiation schools against their will and their parent’s wishes, calling it a serious human rights violation. They urge the CRL Commission and Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa to address this issue, which is threatening the lives and beliefs of young people. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane threatens legal action if this practice continues unchecked: