Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

In South Africa, self-appointed healers and shamans in Cape Town are openly incorporating psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and MDMA into their therapies, despite their illegality. This practice, despite warnings about uncontrolled usage, is gaining popularity due to increasing research on psychedelics' effectiveness in treating mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. However, the lack of regulation has raised concerns about safety and appropriate dosage, exemplified by incidents of harm or fatalities related to psychedelic treatments.