Siyayinqoba Beat It! 2004 Ep.16 - Traditional circumcision 1

In this episode of the 2004 series, Pindani, a young man entering into manhood who had also progressed to stage four of the disease, shared his experiences of his traditional Xhosa circumcision ceremony with the viewers. In the next episode he discussed his choices and experiences with the support group.

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• South
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• HIV
• AIDS
• Traditional
• xhosa
• circumcision
• positive
• eastern
• cape
• CD4
• culture
• manhood

[Siyayinqoba]

Just to let the viewers know we are in the process of uploading additional videos that are drawn from the episode which followed this one (episode 17)in which the Support Group discusses the issues around traditional circumcision. This episode will also reveal that Linda Pindani did have his circumcision performed in a hospital.

[paradigm667]

Why would anyone support genital mutilation. There is ZERO documented evidence that circumcision increases health or prevents disease whatsoever. What kind of madness is this?

Why support this? Good health comes from proper care of the human frame through proper nutrition, clean water and social freedom and community.

Gimme a break.

[freedom0f5peech]

WTF!

[intactivist1]

Good to see this video posted. Shows how strong societal pressure is to encourage genital cutting despite the obvious and severe risks.

[2live42day]

What's with this guy? He goes to the doctor for advice and ignores the advice. He's HIV positive but he's going to get cut. Sounds like a good way to spread HIV.

[softkick]

What a loser! Circumcision is *supposed* to prevent HIV, not cure it. This just shows how misinformed and stupid circumcision advocates are!