“And I had to tell them it was on male circumcision amongst the Xhosa tribes.”

“If you have phimosis and you keep getting repeat attacks of balanitis, then circumcision may be considered.”

“Many will voice the opinion that circumcision is a cruel, barbaric procedure that can traumatize the baby.”

“Virtually all of their mothers had been cut by a traditional circumciser.”

“One woman who lost her job as a circumciser was persuaded to abandon the practice after months of discussion.”

“A third component of the program provided financial assistance or loans to help the circumciser to start alternative activities.”