The streets of Mafefe village outside Lebowakgomo in Limpopo were buzzing with celebrations as the initiates, both boys and girls, were being welcomed in a home coming ceremony.
People were singing, dancing and ululating. The boys and girls, who have now graduated into adulthood, have spent several weeks in the mountains and bushes in separate traditional practices.
Residents say this is the day they have been waiting for since the initiation schools started operating few weeks ago.
I am here today at Mmafefe because my son just went to the initiation school and today, hes coming back. Im so happy that now hes coming back as a man. I am super happy.
Some initiates, who have gone through the rites of passage into adulthood have expressed happiness about the traditional practice.
