@scrollaafrica: Cultural battle intensifies over Reed Dance virginity testing of teenage girls. Zulu Royal family and cultural activists defend the tradition, saying critics are attacking Zulu culture. Professor Nomagugu Ngobese asks why opponents haven't met with the maidens themselves. The Children's Act from 16 years ago prohibits virginity testing under age 16, but traditionalists say this interferes with their customs. The ceremony was revived in 1984 by late King Zwelithini and brings thousands of young Zulu women together. #ReedDance #ZuluCulture #ChildrensAct #KingZwelithini #ZuluRoyalFamily #CulturalRights #TeenagePregnancy #TraditionalCeremony #ChildProtection #CulturalPreservation #SouthAfrica #KZN #RightsDebate #CulturalControversy

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Friday 05 September 2025 10:06:17 GMT