THREE sangomas told Wendy to thwasa because her ancestors had chosen her.
At night her ancestral spirits would appear in her dreams and introduce themselves. However, Wendy Mahote (33) from KwaNoxolo in Port Elizabeth had a different plan from her ancestors.
She wants to become a lawyer and live the lifestyle of her choice but her resistance to her calling has caused many problems.
She told Daily Sun: “A jealous woman wanted me dead and changed my face through her magical powers. The face you see is not mine.
“I became sick and went to the hospital. I was diagnosed with TB and my heart and lungs were affected. My file got lost and I had to be retested. In October last year my face started changing.
“That’s when sangomas told me my ancestors were calling me. I want to be free from these spirits. My boyfriend has dumped me and I need strong prayers.”
Artist Phumla Citeko said: “My mum was a sangoma and I understand these issues. Yes, Wendy had a calling from her ancestral spirits. She needs to brew umqombothi and cook a meal using dry pumpkin seeds. She must ask a sangoma to lead her to a river and perform a ritual – she will be fine.”
