Dear Free State Premier

Allow me to pass my greetings, Leadership.

As you possibly know Mme...

"Motouleng Caves are one of the largest rock overhangs in the Southern Hemisphere and are home to local/national healers, initiates and the sick, but they have also became an epicentre for people of many different religions to pray, worship, and share their spiritual ideas with others. They have become a significant destination for fertility pilgrimages, inviting women that are trying to fall pregnant to get spiritual healing. For this reason, these caves are sometimes known as the “fertility caves”. You might possibly know that the caves are known as a sacred place, and, for over 800 years, the caves have been used by various tribes as a meeting place for spiritual gatherings.

Now...

Motouleng was closed due to the Covid 19 in 2020. As a result, all Sangomas and initiates had no choice but to leave the place. What happened a few days later was a shame to African spirituality, the place was burned down (see pictures) by a neighbouring farmer (Boer - not even the owner of the area and who later denied us access to the caves even during Covid Level 1).

I understand that the area is privately owned by an old white lady whose now living in an old-age home in Clarens, and from my research, the old lady does not have a problem at all with us visiting the caves, and doing what we do best. Now, the problem is with the neighbouring farmer (the destroyer). So basically, we have to pass through his farm before we get to the caves. This is where the problem lies, because he closed all of the roads leading to the caves

We have tried countless times to ask for entrance from this farmer but to no avail. Other than that, we always get threats from him...but we just want to follow the law and proper procedures, and I personally understand that he is clueless regarding the importance of these caves to US all - black society (practitioners) in particular - hence the need for this open letter to you, leadership.

On behalf of all spiritual practitioners from all corners of this country, we appeal to you, as our government, to help not just US as spiritual practitioners but the greater Mzanzi. I am more than willing to assist with the whereabouts of both farmers.

Thank you Leadership

#Lesedi