South Africa, Limpopo Province: two traditional healers face murder charges after skulls are discovered

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

South Africa: superstition in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province – ‘vampire’ who attacks old lady killed by angry mob

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, South Africa: 18-year-old teenager murdered, body parts missing, sangoma arrested

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

South Africa: Limpopo courts to hear several cases including the 2006 muti murder of Ronnie Makgatho 

‘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

Limpopo, South Africa: a ritual killer on the loose?

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

South Africa: Limpopo police arrest suspect wanted for serious crimes, including body dismemberment

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

South Africa: deceased‘s missing penis sparks rampage in which angry Limpopo mourners torch 3 houses

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

South Africa: EFF leader Julius Malema condemns ritual killings ahead of local government elections

The controversial South African politician Julius Malema is the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a black nationalist political party that adheres to communist principles and goals. The EFF is the fourth-largest party in the National Assembly. Julius … Continue reading

South Africa: Sangomas strongly condemn ritual killings (‘muti murders’) and the abuse of women and children

Traditional healers Mandla Lekhuleni popularly known as Prof Lekhuleni, Rei Magoxa Mozambique and Sefadi Mohami are to be commended for their outspoken condemnation of ritualistic violence, muti murders and sexual abuse of women and children. Likewise, police sergeant Nomsa Katekani … Continue reading

Traditional healers condemn muthi murders and child abuse in South Africa

Introduction under construction (webmaster FVDK) ‘That is not African tradition’: Traditional healers condemn muthi murders and child abuse in South Africa Published: January 12, 2026By: Jonisayi Maromo – IOL, South Africa South Africa has for decades grappled with the scourge … Continue reading