KwaZulu-Natal In the Kwazulu-Natal Office, harmful cultural practices relating also to Ukuthwala, virginity testing and male initiation, focussed intervention include public awareness as well as Dialogue's held to determine whether traditional practices still hold relevance and whether or not these practices are still held within the ambit of culture. Specific focus is on whether or not cognisance is taken of the Bill of Rights on these issues. The provincial office is furthermore spearheading pilot workshops on maternity benefits for pregnant women; the purpose of these workshops is to identify policy gaps to address this issue and the practical impact on working women.