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From obervation I think white South African men are about 45% circumcised. However amongst the English speaking population it is more like 60% circumcised. Class is a factor too so amongst the white English speaking middle class you find a high percentage of circumcised men
In terms of the South African Children's Act, circumcision of children is illegal unless performed in line with cultural traditions or for medical reasons.
Circumcision in African culture is an important rite of transition to adulthood, and is performed on consenting teenagers and young adults at special circumcision schools, held in remote locations. The schools are also a time of teaching about sex and cultural life. After circumcision the candidates are regarded as men in the community.
Recent research has confirmed that circumcision can reduce the transmission of HIV virus to a man by about 60%. This is a significant reduction. This appears to be because a circumcised penis has a thicker, more resistant skin than the thin, delicate skin under the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis. The incidence of HIV infection is very high in South Africa, and circumcision is now promoted by the government as one way to reduce HIV infection rates.
No, generally boys in South Africa do not get circumcised. Perhaps 1 or 2% of newborn boys are circumcised.
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What country is the furthest south in Africa?
The country furthest south on the continent of Africa is South Africa. The farthest south major town in South Africa is Capetown.
Who claims South Africa?
South Africa is claimed by the citizens of the Republic of South Africa.
What is the different standard living in Africa and South Africa?
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