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The Citizen
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Royalty will reign tomorrow, says sangoma
Royal names and symbols could spell success at the Hollywood Bets Durban July, says sangoma Fezile Pretorius. Horse racing is the sport of kings and the Hollywood Bets Durban July tomorrow promises the usual set of social royalty, influencers and thoroughbreds, both on and off the field. A sangoma, Fezile Pretorius, said the theme may extend to which horse finishes the main race first this year. 'It's all about royalty and power this year,' said Pretorius, who consulted two divination tools and dreamt of a prophesy that hinted at this year's big winner. Vision revealed purple and gold First, his nighttime vision revealed the colours purple and gold. 'Those colours represent royalty, power, wealth. It may relate to the name of the horse, the silks worn, or the spirit behind it,' he said. Looking at tomorrow's race card, there are four horses in an extended field of 20, including two reserves, connected to royalty. Son of Raj is presently listed as a reserve, 'but don't write it off', he said. 'The symbolism is strong. Raj means king. That's enough to keep an eye on it.' ALSO READ: Inside the must-attend marquees at the 2025 Durban July The Real Prince, Native Ruler and Royal Victory are all named to start. Then, Atticus Finch, a fictional character from To Kill A Mocking Bird represents power, while the same could be said for Litigation and On My Honour. Pretorius, who practices from the Heavenly Healing centre in Benoni, does not throw the bones as gambling is not an appropriate use of its power. Instead, he sought further clarity from tarot cards that narrowed his selection. Further clarity from tarot cards 'The standout in the reading was yet again the Emperor card. That confirmed authority, status, and control. 'These are traits tied to a winning energy. There was definitely a celebration, too. A party. And again, royalty imagery that came through strong.' He noted a lion. A throne. A leader. 'That's power. That's money.' There was also a hint in the cards that the winning horse could be lighter in colour than some of its competitors. ALSO READ: July day eyes on Pick 6's R15m prize Meanwhile, bookmakers have made Eight of Eighteen the favourite to take the honours. Pretorius used cowrie shells to ask direct questions. These shells are traditionally used across many African and Afro-Caribbean divination practices and reinforced the message that horses tied to authority, names of rulers or nobility, are the ones to watch. 'One shell short of a perfect 'yes',' said Pretorius. 'The ancestors say a ritual needs to be done, a prayer. There's work that must go into securing a win. But the message remains: royalty is key.' One shell short of a perfect 'yes' To test the divination method, several horses were run through the shells. While not every horse linked to regal naming passed the cowrie test, Pretorius said the top prospects at the time of the reading carried consistent signs. We asked specifically about each horse using the shells. Royal Victory received confirmation. So did Native Ruler and Son of Raj. NOW READ: Underworld plots a Durban July heist
The Citizen
23-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Sangoma: It's not always witchcraft and curses
Pretorius said that he often gets clients who face uphill battles, especially at work or with neighbours. When things go wrong at work and at home, and a chinwag at the water cooler becomes more torture than titillation, something's wrong. But that wrong isn't always what people think, says Sangoma Fezile Pretorius of Heavenly Healing. Pretorius said that he often gets clients who face uphill battles, especially at work or with neighbours. 'You are feeling drained. There is tension at work, your sleep is broken, and something just does not feel right,' he said. 'Maybe your neighbour has been acting strange. Maybe your colleague has stopped greeting you. Then things get worse. Appliances break, money dries up, you start to wonder if someone has gone the supernatural route to make your life harder.' It is not an unusual thought to contemplate that you have been bewitched, or a spell or curse was cast in your direction said Pretorius. 'People come to me with this concern more often than you would think,' he said. 'When people live close to each other or work in high-pressure environments, tension builds up. When bad luck follows, they begin to suspect someone has done something to them. They think they are being targeted with muti.' People create their own spiritual unease It's not always the case, though. Pretorius said that many people create their own spiritual unease without realising it. 'In some cases, no one has done anything,' he said. 'What happens is that we know someone does not like us, or we feel guilty about something. That creates a mental and emotional spiral. Eventually, we convince ourselves we are under attack on a spiritual level. It becomes real to us, because we made it so ourselves.' ALSO READ: Fezile Pretorius: The white sangoma shattering stereotypes He said that muti works on three levels: the physical, mental, and subconscious. 'Some remedies work through the body, like herbs or mixtures. Others help us psychologically, to calm anxiety. And some work deep in the mind, prompting a change in how we feel about our surroundings. When it comes to neighbourhood fights or workplace disputes, the muti used correctly often helps us more than it harms anyone else. It brings peace to the one who uses it.' Curses and spells do occur Curses and spells do occur though. Pretorius recently consulted the bones for someone who suspected that they were at the receiving end of this. 'This reading gave me what we call a double positive,' he said. 'That means the energy confirmed the concern. It is not just imagination. There is interference. The bones showed darkness over this person's life, and a clear disruption in their physical and emotional state. They are tired all the time, but can't fall asleep at night. Then in the morning, they cannot wake up. Their energy was depleted. That was not a coincidence.' The source of the problem, according to that reading, was jealousy. 'The bones showed that someone nearby was feeling resentment,' Pretorius explained. 'There was envy about money, and more specifically, about children. The person who cast this negatively onto the client did not feel their own family was being provided for properly. They were watching someone else do well in life, and that resentment turned into spiritual interference.' The muti was not strong Pretorius said the muti used in that case was not particularly strong, but it still had some effect. 'It was weak, but it was active. What was more concerning was the prayer behind it. That is where the real power lies. The intention of someone's will carries energy, and it sticks. That is what you need to deal with.' The bones offered a solution to the client. 'Cleanse the yard. Start by removing any lingering energy in your home environment,' he said. 'Then prepare a traditional meal, cook ancestral beer, and host a ritual of thanks. 'Beat the drum, call your ancestors, and acknowledge all that you already have. When you do that, you create a new energy around you. You take back your space without retaliation.' 'When you change your focus and anchor yourself spiritually, the person causing the harm will often stop. They will see that you are not reacting with hate or fear, but with gratitude and clarity. And that usually ends it.' But before assuming that someone has ill will towards you, consult your ancestors, said Pretorius. He added that the bones do not lie. 'If someone has done something, it will show. But most of the time, it is not the enemy out there who is strongest. It is the fear inside us. That is where the real battle often sits.' NOW READ: Modern stress, ancient solution – facial reflexology
