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Special greetings for sangomas? What's that about?

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How to respectfully and holistically engage iZangoma is the focus of this edition of Gogo, have I been scammed?  

Topics of discussion include: does the way in which people greet iZangoma matter? what is holistic acknowledgment? the importance of and duty that iZangoma must educate.

Our host, Gogo Zipho Dolamo, is joined by lecturer, academic and sangoma Siphokazi, also known as Gogo Mahlobo, to help unpack how to holistically engage iZangoma and traditional health practitioners.  

Gogo, have I been scammed? is a TimesLIVE production. 
14 Aug 2023 English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Society & Culture

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