You can’t fight an evil disease with sweet medicine, ’ says the ng’anga.

Panashe Chigumadzi
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The African saying goes, "You can't fight an evil disease with sweet medicine." This aphorism has been attributed to the Xhosa ng’anga, or wise man. While sweet medicine is useful in some situations, it is not always effective against the real problem. Sometimes what you need is stronger medicine. The best way to deal with a difficult situation is to face it head on, without fear or hesitation.

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