A traditional healer, who spent two years in custody after he was accused of using body parts to carry out rituals, said his incarceration had ‘seriously dented his reputation’.
Vusimuzi Mofoekeng was given a surprise 50th birthday party at his home at Springboklaagte, Dannhauser, by his wife, Nokuthula.
More than 100 relatives attended the event and Mr Mofoekeng used the occasion to claim his innocence. “I do not use human body parts when I heal people. Yet I was accused of doing so, arrested and kept in the Sun City Correctional facility for two years. My youngest daughter, Thabi, died while I was in custody.” The court cleared him of all wrongdoing.
“But I have been humiliated. I am a God-fearing person but could not support my family while I was in jail.” Nokuthula said her husband is very supportive and employs ten people who assist him in his healing duties. adding that her husband’s family slaughtered two goats for the big day celebrations. They had also brewed Umqombothi (traditional beer).