Inyanga

Warwick Triangle on the Move!

Most South Africans, regardless of their heritage, will be familiar with the word muthi, a term used to describe everything from the Panado syrup someone might give their toddler, to umlomomnandi, a root that when chewed on, blesses you with quick wit, a poetic voice and a silver tongue! The term derives from the Zulu word  for tree, … Read more

South African Traditional Healers

Zulu people believe in two distinct types of traditional healers, inyanga, who specialises in herbal medicines and potions; and isangoma, who uses divination, mediumship, and what might be termed “psychic healing” to assist their clients. Traditional Medicine Garden In South Africa, traditional medicine is recognised but many medical aid societies. There is even a traditional medicine or … Read more