Of anointing water, self-righteous Christians and the alleged �witch� that is Thabo Masilo�s mother�

The picture attracted a barrage of comments from readers on social networks, ranging from insults to sympathy. Some people criticized her for using the anointing water in public. We aren’t sure what purpose that water served. Perhaps it’s supposed to abate negative energy in the young man’s life? When someone has committed heinous crimes, the only hope is for them to show remorse, repent and turn over a new leaf.

I’m not familiar with anointing water, but gather it’s mostly associated with churches, with the purpose to be ministered to the sick, afflicted and oppressed. Water has magical healing properties, from a physiological perspective, so it’s not surprising that most churches endorse it. However, of late is has been used to boost unscrupulous pastors’ business ventures. I know that I might sound like a naysayer, but I don’t believe go kgacha-kgacha metsi go ka fetola botshelo jwa motho.