JOHANNESBURG - Government is calling for zero deaths this winter initiation season.
But, this is an ambitious plan after at least 93 boys died last year.
Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa launched the Winter Initiation Season.
He is calling for greater collaboration to protect lives and ensure the dignity of initiates.
Chair of Parliament's health committee, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, said they support the minister's call.
"We need to continue to check up [on] our traditional leadership to make sure that the oversight done by them is very critical," he said.