An Autopsy of Palliative Health Hazards Associated with the Contemporary Traditional Male Circumcision Rite: The Case of 2016 Alice Study

AIM: This article examined the health hazards associated with the contemporary traditional circumcision rite in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. METHODS: The study from which this article was extracted was explorative, descriptive, and employed a qualitative method. The study took use of one-on-one interviews, with the use of interview guide as an instrument to ease focus group discussions and interviews. Data were then analyzed thematically. RESULTS: The findings brought the following factors; hospitalization of initiates; contraction of diseases; amputation of manhood organs; and maltreatment leading to health hazards. CONCLUSIONS: This article then recommended that, government, cultural custodians, and parents are requested to work hand in hand to curb all these health hazards associated with the contemporary rite.