Witchcraft (and Protection from Witchcraft) An inyanga

Mr. Zondi becomes an inyanga, pp.90ff Julio Clemente’s question His own sickness in young adulthood in 1962: “That was when I was called” Ancestors direct his healing Apprenticeship to a senior inyanga –Learning to communicate with spirits in protected circumstances –Drumming to learn to control the spirit –Learning about medicinal herbs –Learning rituals Then his training is taken over directly by his ancestors, particularly his great-grandfather His pathway to training his credentials, p. 94 How does this compare to training for medical professionals?

Why does Madumo seek a cure from an inyanga?

Where else could he seek help? Questions by Natalie Rivera, Daniel Wachter

Witchcraft as Modern An increase post-apartheid (1994): why? Just “ignorant” people believe? Or “educated” people also? p. 74 Innovations in herbal concoctions, including use of “modern” substances, p. 184 Calling on herbalists from other traditions: may have even greater power for being from farther away

Consequences of Seeing Witchcraft as Superstitious: Witchcraft and Political Authorities Mr. Zondi contrasts the past and the present, p. 129 Colonial and postcolonial state does not recognize witchcraft and suppresses witchcraft accusations; no public forum by which these rumors might be evaluated. Isatu Whye’s question

Does Mr. Zondi’s cure work?