If “Moonlight” had been about male circumcision in South Africa, it might look a lot like “The Wound.” Like Barry Jenkins’ hit film, the official South African submission to the Foreign Language Oscar ...

The ulwaluko is a circumcision ritual practised by South Africa's ethnic Xhosa tribe between May and July each year. The Xhosa, whose name is pronounced with a click of the palate, have a tradition ...

John Trengove's film explores the initiation ritual of the rural Xhosa community. By Scott Roxborough For his directorial debut, John Trengove ventured into unknown territory: setting his tale of same ...

Authorities say many deaths could be avoided. Unregistered initiation schools continue to operate. A renewed push aims to prioritise safety without undermining culture. For more news, click HERE.

Last weekend, this newspaper carried a harrowing story about the continuing tragedy of adolescents who are ­victims of botched circumcisions. We wish it had given us insights into why most of these ...

"The Wound" Q&A with Director John Trengove, Producer Cait Pansegrouw, and Lead Actor Niza Jay Ncoyini held at the Landmark Theatre and hosted by The Wrap./Ted Soqui If “Moonlight” had been about male ...