5N Breaking Stereotypes_ The Journey of a White Sangoma

5N Breaking Stereotypes_ The Journey of a White Sangoma

From 5 Nights by 5FM

May 29, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

The episode features Bronwyn Saayman, a white sangoma, discussing her journey and the challenges of breaking stereotypes in traditional healing.

This Africa Month on 5 Nights  we celebrate African stories, culture and spirituality as we sit down with Bronwyn Saayman — a “white sangoma” who has spent over 18 years helping people through ancestral guidance and traditional healing. From breaking stereotypes to challenging perceptions, she joins us to share her unique journey and broaden our understanding of what it truly means to be a sangoma. 

People in this episode

Guest: Bronwyn Saayman

Topics covered

  • African stories
  • culture
  • spirituality
  • traditional healing
  • stereotypes
  • ancestral guidance

Keywords

  • sangoma
  • African culture
  • traditional healing
  • ancestral guidance
  • stereotypes
  • spirituality

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