Ramaphosa pays tribute to renowned traditional healer and author Credo Mutwa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sorrow at the passing of renowned traditional healer, prophet, author and cultural historian, Credo Mutwa.

Mutwa, the ‘High Sanusi of the Zulu’ people, died on Wednesday morning at the age of 98 after being admitted at the Kuruman Hospital earlier.

“On behalf of the government and the people of South Africa I offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and supporters of Bab’ Credo,” said Ramaphosa.

“We have lost one of our most ardent champions of African cultural heritage preservation, who dedicated his life to fighting ignorance of our African customs.”  

“Our country is the poorer at his passing, but he leaves behind a vast body of work and a wealth of knowledge that we will continue to study and learn from in years to come.” 

Mutwa, a renowned traditional healer and diviner, was known for his sculpture work, as well as his