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Initiates gather in a group as they return home after undergoing the koma rite of passage in Moletjie, Limpopo province, on July 19, 2025. The traditional practice, which includes circumcision for boys and men, is a key event on the region's cultural calendar. Girls also take part in separate initiation programmes focused on preparing them for womanhood. Since June, 529 initiation schools have been registered in Limpopo, with more than 25,000 initiates. Officials say the province recorded the lowest fatality rate in the country this season, with two deaths linked to medical conditions, including epilepsy. (Photo by Lucas Ledwaba/AFP Photo)
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