Zulu culture leaders angry over virginity testing ban

Zulu culture leaders angry over virginity testing ban

By Celani Sikhakhane The Children’s Act passed 16 years ago stops virginity testing of girls younger than 16 years old. Cultural activist Professor Ngobese says Reed Dance fights youth pregnancy and rape of young girls. The fight over virginity testing of teenage girls at the Reed Dance has split the Zulu community and rights groups. The Zulu Royal family and cultural activists say people fighting this practice are attacking Zulu culture. Prof…