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09/30/2004:

"Bones of contention for traditional healers"

For 14 years, the sangoma has been providing traditional treatment to countless people seeking help for various ailments, ranging from the common cold to more serious and life-threatening diseases such as cancer and HIV/Aids.

For years he has done this "only with the guidance of his ancestors" - but not anymore.

Manzi is one of about 200 000 traditional health practitioners, working in an industry with an annual turnover of R250-million, who are about to be formally recognised by the government and be regulated by legislation.

Full Article : iol.co.za