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The Devil Made Me Do It: Understanding Occult Crime in South Africa – Nicky Falkof

29th September 2025
South Africa can sometimes appear to be awash with occult crime. From satanist conspiracies and witchcraft accusations to muti murders and demonic possession, a trawl through our national news suggests a society at war with the forces of evil. Why does the occult have such a grasp on our... 

Satanic panic: 5 ‘occult’ crimes that gripped South Africa’s imagination

16th September 2025
You might think South Africa was awash with occult crime if you scrolled through the country’s tabloids, social media and even mainstream newspapers. Criminal acts performed by witches, satanists and sangomas (indigenous knowledge practitioners), as well as threats from supernatural forces, loom... 
The Devil Made Me Do It

The Devil Made Me Do It

16th September 2025
South Africa often seems gripped by occult crime – satanism, witchcraft, muti murders, and demonic possession. But why do supernatural beliefs hold such sway in a country facing real threats like gender-based violence, poverty, and child abuse? The Devil Made Me Do It explores how these beliefs...