This is not the first time I report a muti murder in Limpopo Province. See my posts dated June 10, 2024, South Africa: superstition in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province – ‘vampire’ who attacks old lady killed by angry mob; January … Continue reading
Warning: the following story and accompanying photo may upset people because of their graphic nature (FVDK). I post the following article ‘as it is‘: I have virtually no comments – neither do I confirm the truthfulness of the incident reported … Continue reading
Limpopo province is notorious for its ritualistic murders and feared disappearances. It is South Africa’s northernmost province and named after the Limpopo River. The province’s main ethnic groups are the Pedi, the Tsonga and the Venda. Traditional leaders still hold … Continue reading
‘Justice delayed is justice denied’ but: the High Court in Polokwane will continue the trial of four businessmen and a woman who are suspected of killing Ronnie Makgatho for ritual purposes in 2006. An amazing aspect of this murder case … Continue reading
Nzhelele is located in the region of Limpopo, one of 9 primary administrative regions in South Africa. Reportedly, ritualistic murders – in Southern Africa called muti murders -occur frequently in the Limpopo region although presumably not all murders are reported … Continue reading
Beware, suspicion alone does not count! However, a dismembered body is an indication that a muti murder may have been committed. The truth is that muti murders do occur rather frequently in the region, notably Limpopo Province (webmaster FVDK). Limpopo … Continue reading
Published: November 1, 2019By: Howe Staff Writer Mourners at a funeral of a 69-year-old man in Blinkwater village outside Giyani in Limpopo went on a rampage on Sunday when they discovered that his private parts were missing. James Makhubele was … Continue reading
On November 3 I posted a report on the trial of Joshua Hlako, Marcus Makgatho, Amanda Makgatho and Khumbelo Mabirimisa who stood trial accused of ritually murdering Ronny Makgatho. Allegedly, the accused murdered Ronny Makgatho in 2006; his body was … Continue reading
A chilling account of a ritualistic murder by unscrupulous businessmen who wanted to promote their businesses. In this case, justice delayed has not resulted in ‘justice denied’. A triumph for the rule of law in South Africa. ‘Better late than … Continue reading
Last week, the author of the article ‘Enough with muti killings‘ referred to above, Eric Naki, who is the Political Editor of The Citizen, a South African online newspaper, wrote a feature article reflecting his personal concern over the ritual … Continue reading