Virginity testing
This is a popular tradition in South Africa, especially among the Zulu ethnic group who reside mainly in kwaZulu Natal province.
Girls who participate in this ceremony must have their virginity tested by a qualified virginity tester and this is done in a secluded room using bare hands.
The girl being tested must lie on her back with her legs open. The tester then opens her vagina with both hands and looks inside, apparently to see if her hymen is intact.
If all is well, the girl is given a virginity certificate.
Over the years, human and women’s rights groups have made calls for the practice to be banned saying that it is archaic and a violation of their rights.
But locals say it is necessary especially in the wake of HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
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