Woman Loses R2 Million to Alleged Romance Scam Involving Traditional Healer and Ex-Boyfriend. A woman has reportedly lost R2 million after allegedly being scammed in a complex romance scheme involving a traditional healer and her ex-boyfriend.
According to reports, the woman was convinced to hand over large sums of money after being promised love, protection, and financial breakthroughs. The alleged scam is said to have unfolded over time, with emotional manipulation playing a key role in gaining her trust. Investigations suggest that both the traditional healer and the ex-boyfriend may have worked together to exploit her vulnerability.
The incident has sparked widespread reaction online, with many South Africans expressing shock and warning others to be cautious of romance scams, especially those that mix emotional relationships with spiritual or financial promises.
Authorities are reportedly investigating the matter, while the story has reignited conversations around fraud, emotional abuse, and the dangers of trusting individuals who exploit personal relationships for financial gain.
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Cheryl, a retired teacher, said the two convinced her to withdraw her pension, which she had spent 30 years building, and transfer it into accounts they controlled. They also pressured her to sell her home, claiming it was cursed, and her car, warning that refusing would lead to accidents. While she complied with the car sale, she refused to sell her house once she realised she was being scammed.
In an interview with Sowetan, Cheryl said she now struggles to make ends meet while her ex-boyfriend relocated to Cape Town, where he runs an Uber business and is reportedly in a new relationship. Cheryl said the scam began in June 2022, when she met a Ugandan man who called himself Ronald Ssenyonga. She said she later fell in love with him, and he moved into her home. At the time, she was experiencing persistent health issues that doctors could not resolve. Ssenyonga reportedly introduced her to a Ugandan traditional healer, who claimed her ailments were linked to spiritual forces.
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