'Veil of Secrecy' to Blame for South African Initiate Deaths?

The National Prosecuting Authority has said that the reluctance of witnesses to provide information regarding the initiation process is the main challenge in determining the primary causes of deaths at initiation schools.

An initiate is 'rescued' (file photo).

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