Kwa Mai Mai Market, Johannesburg
The Kwa Mai Mai Market on the corner of Berea and Anderson streets in Johannesburg's central business district is one of the oldest traditional medicine markets in the city.
The Kwa Mai Mai Market on the corner of Berea and Anderson streets in Johannesburg's central business district is one of the oldest traditional medicine markets in the city. Encompassing the whole gamut of African cures for physical and spiritual ailments, the Sangomas (healers) here offer muti (medicines) made from animal parts and herbs as prescribed by their traditional mystic knowledge. You can also get your fortune read by soothsayers, and shop for ethnic clothes, beads, charms, shields, and accessories.
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About Kwa Mai Mai Market
Johanesberg, South Africa
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