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Jacob Mallane, outside his home in Mautse, was called to be a sangoma or spiritual healer when he was a young child. He now serves the people in his community as a sangoma, police officer and volunteer. Photo by Ibrahim Ridley 18

Traditional healer embraces calling

Catharine Kern June 28, 2018

Rosendal, South Africa--As a young child, Jacob Mallane fell ill without explanation. Along with intense stomach pains, he also lost his ability to read and write. “I can write and read, but now I...

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