Sangoma Matseleng Mngomezulu says she becomes disappointed when she sees dirty rivers. Photo by Raymond Morare
IZANGOMA say rivers are sacred, and amadlozi want them kept clean at all times.
They are angry about dirty rivers and blame those who throw rubbish or leave items behind after performing rituals.
One important river is Itsoseng Tolwane in Mabopane, Tshwane, which izangoma call a river of life and miracles.
Their concern is the dirt left behind after rituals, such as eggs, empty snuff containers, and pieces of clothing.
Encounters with mamlambo at the riverGogo Lesego “Ntombiyaselwandle” Mohale (36) from Block W, Soshanguve, Tshwane, said it is important to keep rivers clean, not only for amadlozi but also nature.
She said she encountered mamlambo in the same river.
“When I came at night, I found mamlambo sitting where it’s deep. During the day, she’s not there, but at night, she visits.
Traditional healer and prophet Sello Monate from Mabopane says the river is a place of miracles. Photo by Raymond Morare
“The river flows all year round and spiritually connects with amadlozi. Many people come here for cleansing and spiritual revival,” she said.
She explained that those who come to the river seeking luck often leave smiling.
“Whenever I come here, I clean the river,” she said.
A place of healing and miraclesTraditional healer and prophet Sello “Mollo” Monare (70) from Mabopane, Tshwane, agree. She described the river as a place of miracles.
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“When I bring my sick clients here, they recover. I once saw a big river snake while I was praying with a client,” he said.
Sello said the river is full of life and miracles.
Amadlozi don’t connect with dirty riversSangoma Matseleng “Mahlabezulu” Mngomezulu (37) from Block C, Mabopane, said she feels heartbroken when she sees the river dirty.
“These rivers are part of our lives,” she said.
She explained that amadlozi do not connect with dirty rivers.
“Amadlozi connect with water,” she said.
Her message to izangoma, prophets, and visitors is to keep rivers clean.
Gogo Lesego Mohale says it’s important to have clean water, not just for izangoma but for nature itself. Photo by Raymond Morare
A call to keep ritual sites cleanNikita Michaels from the Traditional Healers Organisation in Joburg also urged izangoma to avoid polluting rivers.
“When rituals are finished, izangoma must clean up after themselves. They should burn or bury items instead of leaving them in the river,” she said.
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