Superstition, In south africa there are the typical western 'superstitions', mostly harmless, for example 7 years bad luck when breaking an mirror. However in south africa many old primitive african traditions is still being followed. Even though it is not sensible. Just like in other parts of africa a tribe have traditional healers which is esentially a witch doctor. Unfortunatly brutality and inhumanity is associated with some of these healings. According to western civilation, these remedies is questionable, unproven, dangerous and involves a lot of superstition. Despite education improving these illogical ancient beliefs and superstitions continues. It is actually sad. Even our president sometimes makes stupid statements linked to superstitions. For example taking a cold shower to cure aids.