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THE barbaric murder of 34-year-old taxi driver and popular Entumbane DJ, Christopher Mpofu, for suspected ritual purposes on Wednesday night last week has left many people shell-shocked.

Mpofu’s mutilated body was found in a bushy area by some ZETDC workers at Mncwazi Village in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South.

It is shocking and appalling that in this day and age, such horrific and inhumane practices still exist. It is nothing but a blot on humanity that some people take human life in the name of some superstitious belief or ritual practice.

No matter how much we try to deny it, the reality is that the horrifying incident stands as the latest reminder of the dangers that superstitious practices and rituals continue to pose to our people.

It is high time that we, as a society, take concrete actions to put an end to these barbaric practices.

The main culprits behind this heinous crime are self-proclaimed prophets and inyangas, who mislead people with the promise of success and riches through such ritual practices.

They have brainwashed people into believing that human body parts have magical powers that can make their business endeavours successful and bring them an abundance of wealth.

Such promises are nothing short of a scam and a blatant lie.

Despite this, many people still fall prey to the lies of these criminal prophets and inyangas, blinded by their desperation for success and riches.

It’s time that we tackle this issue head-on. As a society, we need to work towards educating the masses about the dangers of superstitious beliefs and practices.

We must foster a culture of skepticism and rational thinking that will help people to see through the empty promises made by these charlatans.

The Government must take a strong stance against prophets and inyangas who exploit the gullibility of people for their selfish gains.

We must stand in solidarity with the victims of such barbaric acts and their families. They deserve justice, and it is our moral obligation to stand up against such heinous crimes and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

We must continue to speak out against these atrocities, and urge our Government to enact tougher laws that will safeguard the lives of innocent people.

Mpofu’s murder is a grim reminder of the dangers of superstitious beliefs and practices in our society.

We must take a bold stand and work tirelessly to put an end to these barbaric and heinous acts by debunking these superstitious beliefs, educating our people, and implementing stricter laws to punish those responsible.

We cannot continue to stand idly by and watch as innocent people fall victim to these despicable practices and lose their lives in the name of some vague belief or ritual.