‘Witchcraft’ pumpkin terrifies family in Boboyi near Port Shepstone
Philile Zondi saw children running away and a passer-by told her they were afraid of a pumpkin on the fence behind her house.
A doll’s head, burning candle, nails, needles and knives inserted in a hollowed-out pumpkin was placed on the fence of the Zondi family’s home in Jesus location, Boboyi near Port Shepstone recently.
It’s believed the unusual pumpkin could be linked to witchcraft.
The family repulsed by the discovery called neighbours to view the mutilated pumpkin. The item was apparently found by children who then notified a passer-by and their parents.
The pumpkin had been placed on the fence at the back of the house. The top had been removed and the various items placed inside were wrapped with chips packets. Also, a hole was cut on one side and a heavy stone was inserted with chillies, water, and a black item, which were also wrapped up with torn chips packets.
Philile Zondi said she was startled to see children running away and after she enquired, a passer-by told her they were afraid of a pumpkin on the fence behind her house.
At the time, Zondi was outside to collect her clean laundry. “I asked them why they were running away and they pointed to the big pumpkin.”
“I went to investigate and I saw it, it’s witchcraft. It’s not the first time we have seen something like this, a few years ago, we found a red candle burning in the yard,” she said.
According to Zondi, the pumpkin terrified their family so much that they called their uncle, Induna Bonginkosi Cele, and community members.
“They all said it was a bad omen and part of witchcraft practice. The pumpkin was torn apart and burnt, before being thrown into the river,” said Zondi.
Cele confirmed that his sister called him.
“We know nothing about it. It’s weird, I think, the community needs to know about,” said Cele.
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