Phumza Sigaqa

Phumza Sigaqa

accused

South Africa

Phumza Sigaqa, also known as 'Makalima,' was implicated in the ongoing Joslin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial. She was accused of being involved in the alleged sale of the missing child to a sangoma but had her charges withdrawn due to a lack of evidence.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

442,302

Power

2,610$

Sentiment

5.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	2	5.00	0.68%	+10%	59,308,690	442,302	$350,000	2,610$
Totals	2				59,308,690	442,302	$350,000	2,610$

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Recent Mentions

South Africa: Phumza Sigaqa was arrested as the alleged sangoma Joslin was sold to. 5

Steveno Van Rhyn Joslin Smith Jacquen Appollis Nobahle Mkabayi Kelly Smith Makalima Dawid Fortuin

Mail & Guardian: Accused two says police did not treat him with ‘respect and dignity’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Phumza Sigaqa, known as Makalima, was arrested but charges were withdrawn due to lack of evidence. 5

Joshlin Smith Nobahle Mkabayi Steveno Van Rhyn Dawid Fortuin Wesley Lombard Jacquen Appollis Kelly Smith Lourentia Lombaard Philip Seekoei

Mail & Guardian: Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession – The Mail & Guardian