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South Africa: Farmer’s wife bought muti after murder

Bloemfontein – A farmer’s wife who is accused of killing her husband allegedly went to see a sangoma to make the case against her “disappear”. read more here

Zimbabwe: Dead body mysteriously loses body parts

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: Albinos fear ‘poll fever’ in Swaziland

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

India: Human sacrifice suspected at Kadapa village

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 

Northern Ireland: Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble … in islandmagee

Dr Andrew Sneddon reveals a sinister tale of possession, demons and witches in his new book. Read more here 

Swaziland: Fear of ritual attacks undermines traditional healing

Report on increase in ritual killings linked to elections. Read more here 

India: Human sacrifice case: Cops to conduct narco test on suspect

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 

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi police launches campaign againt witchcraft

Abu Dhabi Police have launched a campaign to raise awareness about witchcraft and to crack down on sorcery. Read more here 

South Africa: Court hears of witchcraft house fire

EIGHT people died when their home was set alight in Tshelimnyama, Marianhill, the Durban High Court heard yesterday. Read more here

Kenya: ‘Witch’ Woman Escapes Lynching

An elderly woman escaped death narrowly after an angry mob accosted her for allegedly bewitching another woman. Read more here