A portion of land in the Table Mountain Reserve has been identified for initiating Cape Town boys, but its location cannot yet be revealed, the Western Cape ANC Youth League said on Friday.

“We have researched with regards to the land we want available and will be communicating what exactly that research is next week,” spokesperson Siyabulela Tom told News24.

He said he was not yet at liberty to disclose any more details around their request to use the national park and heritage site for initiation purposes. He had been asked about the site size needed and how many initiates needed to be accommodated.

“It can’t be normal that we just continue to practice these traditions along railway lines and highways. We are going to rectify it.”

On Thursday, Tom announced a portion of Table Mountain should be made available as there was a shortage of suitable land in the province.

At the time, Table Mountain spokesperson Merle Collins said they had not received a formal request and would have to investigate the feasibility of initiates on the sites, given the conservation mandate. News24