I hope this newsletter finds you well. Today, I wanted to bring your attention to a recent event that took place in Limpopo province, South Africa. Police officers at a local station fled in fear after being haunted by what they referred to as "vicious ghosts." The officers claimed that the ghosts had turned the station into their playground and that they had to drive around until dawn because they feared the ghosts would attack them.
“What I have seen last night is despicable,” said one of the officers in a trembling voice.
This story highlights the traditional beliefs and superstitions that still persist in South Africa, and it's an environment that the Boers live in every day. As a documentary filmmaker, I had the opportunity to document the practices of Sangomas, traditional healers in South Africa, in a documentary I did a couple of years ago. In the documentary, I cover some of the horrific and terrifying practices that include the use of body parts and organs in Muti medicine.
You can view an excerpt from the documentary at the top of this email, and see the full length here.
I know it's not exactly a laugh-out-loud kind of subject, but I couldn't help but think that it's only a matter of time before the police start a ghostbuster squad. In all seriousness, though, I hope that my documentary sheds some light on these beliefs and practices, and that it helps people understand the world that the Boers live in.
If you're interested in learning more about the traditional beliefs and practices in South Africa, I encourage you to check out my documentary. I'll include a picture from the ghostbusters movie for a bit of levity.
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Best regards,
Jonas Nilsson
The Dark Side of South African Traditions