JOHANNESBURG - About 27 initiates have died in the Eastern Cape this initiation season.
The Eastern Cape government has raised concerns over the deaths, blaming the commercialisation of the tradition.
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CoGTA MEC Zolile Williams says they are pushing for murder cases against the illegal initiation schools.
"We are in a deep crisis currently," he said.