who is a sangoma
A sangoma is a highly respected traditional healer and spiritual practitioner found primarily in Southern African cultures, including among the Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi, Ndebele, Sotho, and Tswana peoples. The role of a sangoma goes far beyond physical healing; it encompasses spiritual guidance, ancestral communication, divination, herbal medicine, and cultural ritual leadership. Sangomas are central figures…