A sangoma trainee drowns while performing rituals in Taung


By REGINALD KANYANE

The police in Taung are investigating an inquest case after a sangoma trainee (32) drowned in a dam at Leshobo village near Taung on 4 May 2022. North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Sgt Tryphosa van Rooyen said, it is alleged that the deceased, Boitshepo Sapelo and other trainees were busy with their rituals under the leadership of his “Gobela” when the atrocity took place.

“It is alleged that they were dipping themselves in the water and all of a sudden, Sapelo who is originally from Vryburg, disappeared in the water. According to information provided, a search for him commenced and his lifeless body re-surfaced after a few minutes. The police were immediately summoned to the scene and a case of inquest was registered,” van Rooyen said.

She further said investigation into the matter continues.

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