Cape Town - Satellite TV in the bush, lavish ceremonies with sushi, bottles of Hennessy and motorcycle motorcades - no expense is spared as families splurge on celebrating circumcision initiates ...

In many families it's one of the most celebrated events - a boy goes to the bush and comes back a man. Every year in June and December, thousands of boys from around the country head to initiation ...

December is one of the best months for the Xhosa nation because they get to host umgidi (traditional ceremonies) where families and the community get together. Broadcaster Melanie “Mel” Bala and her ...