Traditional healer’s naked grave dancing condemned

TRADITIONAL healer Bheki Shandu, who stunned mourners when he danced naked on top of a grave during a funeral at Mandeni, is adamant he did nothing wrong.

His actions have drawn sharp criticism from mourners, the community at large and other traditional healers.

Shandu confirmed it was him caught on camera dancing naked, a video that went viral on social media.

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‘I was hired by a widow who had lost her husband, a Mozambican national.

‘Her husband was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his shop in the area.

‘I was merely doing my work, not showing off my dancing skills,’ said Shandu.

Shandu was seen wearing only a necklace and carrying a stick.

He said there was nothing wrong with him executing his duties in full view of both male and female mourners.

‘That is how I do my job as a healer. Every time I perform my rituals, I don’t wear anything and there is nothing wrong with that as this is part of my profession and calling.’

President of the Traditional Healers Association of South Africa, Sazi Mhlongo, has lashed out at his counterpart for bringing traditional leadership into disrepute.

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‘This man has brought nothing but shame on us. We are a laughing stock now.

‘We feel hurt by his actions and this is tarnishing the image of all traditional healers.

‘His conduct raises questions about his status as a traditional healer.

‘We fail to understand his logic for going naked in public,’ said Mhlongo.