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What is witchcraft?
What is witchcraft? Witchcraft in South Africa is a large part of daily life – what is witchcraft – in Africa is is a complex mixture of western religion, traditional African beliefs (from Sangoams and witch doctors) and, I am sad to say, criminal elements – I say this because if you do a search [...]
New Poultry Forum for South African chicken farmers
A new Poultry Forum for South African chicken farmers has gone live on the www.africanpoultryfarming.co.za site. It is a great place to speak to other small poultry farmers in South Africa. It is free to register and there seem to be knowledgeable users answering all sorts of questions about chicken houses and chicken farming in South [...]
We are all born in Africa
In the beginning we all came from Africa. Or so says DNA technology. This is quite a thing to deal with, and one I am sure, will displease many people. People who like to think that they are the “chosen ones” They come in all forms – business, religion, and a lot of the time, [...]
Caring for old parents
Almost without fail there is a sibling in the family who does bugger all to help and care for the aged parent. They are always too busy, have no money to help and generaly shirk their responsibility.
Makoti – new wife to be.
When you bring a woman to your mother and fathers house for the night there are certain customs that must be followed. If the woman is just your girlfriend she must leave the house before it gets light. If she is to be you wife she must rise at first light and begin to work.. ....Many young men who wish to get married will rather wait until they have their own house - as this custom brings with it many challenges and conflicts.