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Aim: This article examined the health hazards associated with the contemporary traditional circumcision rite in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Methods: The study from which this article was extracted was explorative, descriptive, and employed a qualitative method. The study took use of one-on-one interviews, with the use of interview guide as an instrument to ease focus group discussions and interviews. Data were then analyzed thematically. Results: The findings brought the following factors; hospitalization of initiates; contraction of diseases; amputation of manhood organs; and maltreatment leading to health hazards. Conclusions: This article then recommended that, government, cultural custodians, and parents are requested to work hand in hand to curb all these health hazards associated with the contemporary rite. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]