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Why are millennials becoming traditional healers?

Traditional healers used to be community elders 鈥 not anymore. A new generation of South Africans is using social media to bring new life to ancient practices.

Traditional healers used to be community elders 鈥 not anymore. A new generation of young South Africans is embracing what they describe as their 鈥渁ncestral calling鈥, and using social media to bring new life to ancient traditions. Who are they 鈥 and how does their country see them?

Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)
Guests: Mpho Lakaje, reporter based in Johannesburg; Rutendo Ngara, cultural expert and academic; Thokozile Mntungwa, young traditional healer.

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