1.   Phineas Makhubela was allegedly held captive at an initiation school for three days until his wounds stopped bleeding, African Eye News Service reported Wednesday.

2.   It is traditional in many African societies for young men to spend time at initiation schools where they undergo various rituals to mark the transition to manhood.

3.   Two initiation schools have been closed down by provincial health authorities, Gauteng health official Gwen Ramokgopa said Wednesday night.

4.   National House of Traditional Leaders chairman, Chief Mpiyezintombi Mzimela, proposed that a law governing initiation schools be drafted urgently.

5.   Parents in the area have been warned to check initiation schools before sending their sons.

6.   The boys were all attending an initiation school.