The World Health Organisation (WHO), BBC News and books published on traditional medicine often report that 80% of the South African population uses traditional medicine as their primary healthcare.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Phepsile Maseko, a sangoma (traditional healer) and coordinator of the 70,000-strong Traditional Healers Organisation, seen at a ...

SOWETO, South Africa, (AFP) — After decades in the shadows, South Africa’s traditional “sangoma” healers are modernising and becoming big business, raising questions about the need for strict ...

Being gay or lesbian doesn’t change who you are or make you less of a human, these are the remarks of renowned gender activist and sangoma Mabuti Mkangeli. The 48-year-old member of the Lesbian, Gay, ...

Nozolile Zintoyinto’s 82-year-old eyes widened when she looked up at the corrugated iron ceiling of her mud hut. “I hope it does not collapse!” she exclaimed. A thunderstorm, accompanied by pounding ...

She is choosing to walk a new path. As a former revered traditional healer, talented DJ and businesswoman, Gogo Skhotheni embodies the essence of modern African womanhood - but her latest revelation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After decades in the shadows, South Africa's traditional "sangoma" healers are modernising and becoming big business, raising ...