Acknowledgements

The Initiation Site Development Team would like to thank the following individuals for their support and guidance through this project:

  • Larry Cronji, Department of Water and Sanitation
  • Benjamin Festus, Kirstenbosch Gardens Environment Education Centre
  • Philip Gyakne, Eastern Cape Environmental Health Official
  • Geoffrey Mamputa, Assistant Director of Arts and Culture
  • Lungelo Nokwaza, Department of Social Development
  • Charl Marais, Senior Professional Officer, City Parks
  • Zolisa Pakade, Department of Arts and Culture
  • Andile Zimba, Department of health
  • Sikelela Zokufa, Traditional Surgeon

and a special thanks to Basil Tommy, who was instrumental in helping the team set up meetings, and who provided a wealth of knowledge in regards to initiation site design.

Also thank to our advisors, Scott Jiusto and Bob Hersh.