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Op-ed: You won’t find manhood at the bottom of a bottle

Op-ed: You won’t find manhood at the bottom of a bottle

Every June and December, Xhosa boys who have come of age leave their homes for initiation school. This is a rite of passage to manhood in Xhosa culture. It’s meant to teach self-control, discipline, humility, accountability and respect — principles embedded in culture. But an insidious trend is threatening these teachings — alcohol companies are […]