Zulus Eagerly Defy Ban on Virginity Test

Zulus Eagerly Defy Ban on Virginity Test S. Africa's Progressive Constitution Collides With Tribal Customs NONGOMA, South Africa -- One week before, Nonhlanhla Mhkize had risen early, walked to her tribal chief's home, climbed a desolate hill and lain on a blanket for what leaders of her Zulu culture call an "inspection" of her genitals. Now the teenager glowed as she held up a document she had earned for the fourth year. It declared her a virgin. "Here is my certificate!" Mhkize, an 18