"A life of healing, wisdom, and legacy"

"A life of healing, wisdom, and legacy"
My grandfather was illiterate, yet he was a man of remarkable knowledge, skill, and compassion. As a trusted traditional doctor, he cared for his community, treating illnesses that many today would consider complex — including mental health conditions like schizophrenia.
He was also a provider and leader, owning livestock and later a shop, all while fulfilling his sacred duty as a healer. His patients, some of whom were diagnosed with severe mental illnesses, live to this day, healthy and sane, a living testament to his wisdom and skill.
This story is a reminder that African knowledge and traditional medicine are powerful, effective, and enduring, even without Western validation. True healing is not always measured in papers or studies — sometimes, it’s measured in lives lived fully and communities strengthened.
We honor him and countless others like him, whose wisdom has been passed down through generations, sustaining Africa long before modern medicine arrived.
— N. Thwala
Founder, Ngasho Solutions & www.1192.co.za
Clinical Medical Practice, University of Pretoria