Togu Healing Institute

04/01/2026

01/01/2026

01/09/2025

Tune in to TruFM! Phuthumile Cebo Fuyani, Founder and CEO of Togu Healing Institute will be discussing why it's crucial for younger men to be actively involved in the planning and ex*****on of traditional ceremonies from an early age.

31/08/2025

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19/05/2025

Togu Healing Institute invites you to Imbandu ngaseZiko! Join our exclusive adventure featuring a thrilling game drive, starlit campfire chat, and immersive wildlife experience. Stay tuned for more details. Limited to 24 tickets – secure your spot !!

14/10/2024

The coexistence of indigenous law and Western law in South Africa presents a complex and often unrealistic dynamic. This interplay is shaped by historical, cultural, and legal factors that influence how justice is administered in the country.

The imposition of Western legal systems during colonial and apartheid eras marginalized indigenous legal practices. Despite the formal recognition of customary law in the post-apartheid Constitution, the legacies of exclusion still impact its application.

Indigenous law often emphasizes community and restorative justice, focusing on reconciliation and social harmony, while Western law tends to prioritize individual rights and punitive measures. This fundamental difference can lead to conflicts in legal interpretation and application.

South Africa recognizes both systems, yet the integration remains challenging. Indigenous law is often seen as inferior or non-binding, especially in formal legal settings. This creates a situation where indigenous communities may not fully trust or engage with the Western legal system.

Many indigenous people face barriers in accessing Western legal institutions, including language, resources, and understanding of the legal processes. This disparity can result in a lack of representation and fairness in the legal system.

Efforts to harmonize these legal frameworks include policies aimed at recognizing and integrating indigenous law into the formal legal system. However, these reforms often lack the necessary resources and political will to be effective.

In conclusion, while there is potential for coexistence between indigenous and Western law in South Africa, the realities on the ground often complicate this relationship, leading to an unrealistic balance that requires ongoing dialogue and reform. Addressing these challenges involves recognizing the value of both legal systems and fostering respect and understanding between them.

25/08/2024

Eliziko lihlaba ikhwelo kuwo wonke amgqirha akuMasipala weNelson Mandela Bay kwintlanganiso yokuphica sidakance sabalane ngezimvo ukukhusela ilungelo lethu lesiNtu nobugqirha kumthetho oyilwa ngurhulumente ngeSebe lezeMpilo lokulalawula nokubeka indlela enemiqathango yokusebenza kwamagqirha (No. 50840 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21 June 2024 TRADITIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS REGULATIONS 2024).

Eliziko njengomkhuseli nomphembeleli wesiNtu linemvakalelo yokuba ukupasiswa kwalomthetho kuyakuba nemiphumela edala ukutshabalala kobugqirha nokuya kufaka amagqirha asele ehlupheka kwiindleko ezingeyomfuneko.
Eliziko alithi ulawulo aludingeki ebugqirheni, luyadingeka kodwa ngokwakhiwa ngamagqirha ngendlela yokunciphisa omgwadleni bamagqirha, ukuphuhlisa ubugqirha nokububeka kwizinga elifanelekileyo.

Yizani ngobuninzi benu ukuze sikhusele isidima sobugqirha.

21/06/2024

Since 2022 Togu Healing Institute started researching and studying the pharmacology research done on indigenous medicine. We selected few plants and Gunnera perpensaL./ River pumpking/iphizi/ithanga lamanzi/ungobhe was one of them.

Gunnera perpensa L./ River pumpkin
Iphuzi/ Ithanga lamanzi/ ugobhe.

Gunnera perpensa L. is a medicinal plant used in many parts of South Africa by traditional healers to treat several human ailments such as; Menstruation pains and problems, female infertility,urinary tract, induced labour, wound dressing, Colds and others

Spiritual uses: dream and vision clearing

Pharmacology research:

A number of phenolic com-pounds have been isolated from the stem, root andrhizome of G. perpensa. Phenolic compounds can beheld responsible for a wide variety of biological activi-ties including antiseptic, antimutagenic, anticancer, anti-haemorrhagic and antioxidative properties (Brookes and Dutton 2007). These properties could be helpful during pregnancy and birth, which confirms some of the reported health effects accredited to this species by traditional healers.

11/06/2024

*TOGU HEALING INSTITUTE presents:

*IZONGO ZAMAXHANTI SEMINAR**

The purpose of this seminar is to share the understandings of indigineous skills and philosophies developed by abaNtu with long histories and experiences of interaction with their natural surroundings.

We will be dissecting the following topics.

1. IsiNtu: A Definition from within

2. Indigenous healing: Icamagu a definition.

i) Understanding indigenous science.

ii) Role of iminyanya & izihlwele.

iii) Revelations of iminyanya: Dreams, visions and other forms

iv)Sickness and healing: A Definition

v)Indigenous healing methods. Icamagu

a)Ritual performances

b)Diviners

c) Herbalists

5. African Youth in a changing society: Identity, Democracy and modernization.

The seminar will be held at South End Museum in Gqeberha on Saturday, 15 June, 2024. Entrance fee: R250

Join this seminar via Zoom at 10am. You must pre-register and pay R150 to attend. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the following link to register.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-yorzkqGddbBLiwdH5tvGf7G_pwwNR3

2. Pay R150 using bank details below:

TOGU HEALING INSTITUTE
Capitec Business
Acc no: 1051483603
Branch code: 450105

3. Send proof of payment to the following email:
toguherbalpro@gmail.com

4. An email with login details will be sent to you. Use this link to attend the lecture on Saturday. This link cannot be shared because it is unique to you.

_See you on Saturday June 15 , 2024_ Camagu