Ideologies of Conflict – Part I. African Traditional Religion

What is ‘evil’? What are the underlying ideologies that motivate a belief in evil? Why is ‘the witch’ regarded as a willing and unwitting agent of evil and misfortune in Africa? How do belief systems contribute to the killing of suspected witches in South Africa? Why does the suspicion of witchcraft cause such irrational fear as to drive ordinary men, women and children to attack and murder friends, family members and neighbours? Who are the witch-finders of South Africa and how do they identify suspected witches?

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South Africa through the eyes of a Witch
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