Abstract

NOMNGCOYIYA, Thanduxolo  and  KANG'ETHE, Simon M.. Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape Province. Social work (Stellenbosch. Online) [online]. 2019, vol.55, n.1, pp.24-40. ISSN 2312-7198.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/55-1-693.

The study took the form of a qualitative empirical case study in order to carry out a critical analysis of the shortcomings of existing policy pertaining to traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Interview guides were developed to conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 28 participants. Among the principal conclusions from the findings were evidence of a lack of clarity on performing TMC operations, diverging perceptions of policy pertaining to TMC, unclear selection criteria for practitioners, and a lack of enforcement of policies which have been formulated. Recommendations are offered on the basis of the conclusions.

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