Day 77 – Religion in South Africa

South Africa is a largely Christian nation- in 2001, Christians comprised 79.8% of the population. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa#Religion) This figure includes a variety of different Christian sects, and African Indigenous Churches make up the largest of the Christian groups. In fact, 60% of the estimated 200,000 indigenous traditional healers in Africa can be found in South Africa. These healers are called “sangomas” or “inyangas.” These healers combine ancient spiritual beliefs and a belief in the spiritual and healing properties of local flora and fauna to heal clients.

Other religions in South Africa are Muslims (1.5%) and Hindus (1.2%).

Xoxo,

Diana