Witchcraft fears have been raised in the Jonifani family of Goromonzi after the body of their deceased relative had its lips removed.
Prophets were called in for spiritual intervention, looking for leads into the cause of of the mutilation. Read more here
Swaziland’s albinos have called on the government for protection ahead of elections expected later this year, fearing their body parts will be harvested by candidates seeking good luck. Read more here
Mystery shrouded the death of Narasimha, 24, whose body was found near Pothuraju temple in Valasapalem village in Atlur mandal in Kadapa district on Tuesday, in a case of suspected “sacrifice” to a village deity. Read more here
Report on increase in ritual killings linked to elections. Read more here
Sunil Baban Pachange (28), a tabla teacher from Kadchi Wadi hamlet near Chakan, was most probably assisted by another person when he killed a man and his mother to become rich instantly. Read more here
EIGHT people died when their home was set alight in Tshelimnyama, Marianhill, the Durban High Court heard yesterday. Read more here
An elderly woman escaped death narrowly after an angry mob accosted her for allegedly bewitching another woman. Read more here
Johannesburg – Moves to have charges dropped against two of the people accused of killing Kirsty Theologo in an apparent satanic ritual, were dismissed on Monday. Read more here
