Sangomas battle identity theft as their pictures are stolen to sell herbs and muti
Traditional healers are urged to register their brands to protect their businesses as they fight identity theft by other herbalists and social media users
21 June 2023 - 23:00
Traditional healers are frustrated by ongoing identity theft as their faces are used on traditional medicine, posters, websites and even fake social media accounts. ..
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