John has just published his latest article in Odyssey Magazine in South Africa (July 2019 edition). He writes about the ‘Essence of Ubuntu’, stories and transmissions from his time training with his Xhosa Sangoma elders in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Ubuntu means humanity. In the Xhosa language they say ‘sivasa isandla’, one hand washes the other. At the end of the article there is a special give away/ competition for readers to receive a signed copy of his book ‘Leopard Warrior’.
Read more‘Way of the Leopard’ article in Sacred Hoop Magazine Issue 104 July 2019
John just published a featured article in the latest edition of the Sacred Hoop magazine. In it he speaks about his journey in becoming a sangoma after the civil war in the early 1990’s where South Africa was a militarised country to it’s emancipation, which enabled him to find his teacher . He describes his ‘Way of the Leopard’ teachings as a way to connect to our essential humanity
Read moreInterview with Jose Stevens
John was recently interviewed by Jose Stevens as part of a monthly audio series for The Society for Shamanic Practice.
Read moreWatkins Mind Body Spirit Feature
John and his book Leopard Warrior are featured in this summer's edition of Watkins Mind Body Spirit!
Read moreMeet The South African Medicine Man With Irish Roots
John Lockley inherited his gift from his Irish mother - now he has made it his life's mission to spread the word about sangoma spirituality.
Read moreThe Making of a Sangoma
John was recently featured in South Africa's Odyssey magazine.
Read moreLeopard Warrior
April 2018. John shares the story of his calling to be a sangoma with online magazine Light of Consciousness.
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Cover Story in the Cape Chameleon in print and online, featuring John. June 26th, 2015. See the article at Cape Chameleon here.
Read moreA Call to Become a Sangoma
Published in Grocott's, March 20, 2007. Feature in South Africa's Oldest Independent Newspaper.
Read moreTogether We are Strong
Traditional Sangoma article. Published by Sacred Hoop magazine, UK.
Read moreThe Sangoma's Apprentice
Published by Spirit & Destiny magazine UK, June 2010.
Read moreThe Lone Leopard
Published by Sacred Fire Magazine, USA. Issue 11; 2010. An Interview with John Lockley, Xhosa Sangoma. Years of dreams and unexplained illness lead a white South African to his calling as a traditional healer. By Jeff Baker
Read moreAfter the Calling Dream
Published by The South African, UK magazine. 14th July 2009 edition.
Read moreBridge of Reconciliation
Published in Sacred Hoop magazine, issue 56, 2007.
From a childhood in Apartheid South Africa to a calling as a healer between peoples JOHN LOCKLEY white sangoma, believes we must each find our connection with the spirit world.
Read moreWhite Sangoma Dreams his Destiny
Published online IOL. 28 April 2007. Shortened version of "You cannot choose to be a sangoma" by Jonathan Ancer published in The Star on 23 March 2007 (Currently unavailable.)
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