😳 Tavern Owner Confesses: “I Bewitch Customers So They Keep Coming Back”
KwaZulu-Natal – A shocking revelation from a local tavern owner has left Mzansi residents talking. The owner, who runs a popular township bar, confessed that he uses muthi (traditional magic) to ensure customers keep returning — claiming it’s all part of “business strategy.”
According to sources, the tavern owner, in his late 30s, made the confession during a casual chat with patrons. He admitted that he sprinkles a small amount of spiritual powder and recites rituals over his bar and drinks, claiming it guarantees loyalty from customers.
“It’s all part of keeping my business alive. People come back, spend money, and enjoy themselves. I call it blessings for my tavern,” he reportedly told one stunned customer.
The revelation immediately divided opinions. Some patrons laughed it off, joking about being “bewitched,” while others expressed concern about being unknowingly involved in spiritual practices.
In South African townships, some business owners turn to traditional rituals to attract luck and prosperity. However, openly confessing to manipulating customers with muthi is unusual and controversial.
Cultural experts say using spiritual practices to influence people can be harmless if done with consent, but crossing the line into coercion or deception may lead to ethical and legal concerns.
“It’s a grey area. Some see it as harmless tradition; others as a violation of trust,” says a local cultural analyst.
When the confession leaked online, social media users reacted with a mix of shock, amusement, and criticism. Memes and jokes flooded Facebook and Twitter, with users imagining being “bewitched” into buying more drinks.
One Facebook user joked:
“Next time I buy a pint, I’ll make sure to watch for the magic powder!” 😂
Another added:
“Mzansi’s taverns are next level! Bewitchment included with every beer!”
Residents have expressed divided opinions. Some admire the creativity and flair, arguing that every business owner uses unique ways to attract customers. Others are worried about the ethics of manipulating people without their knowledge.
“It’s one thing to decorate your tavern nicely, another to cast spells on paying customers,” said one local resident.
Authorities have not taken action, but the story has sparked debates about spiritual practices, business ethics, and the lengths people go to secure prosperity.
Whether seen as a harmless tradition or ethically questionable, this tavern owner’s confession highlights Mzansi’s colorful mix of culture, superstition, and entrepreneurial creativity. Are patrons simply loyal, or are they under the spell of muthi?
👉 What do YOU think? Would you keep visiting a tavern if you knew the owner was bewitching customers?
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