Makgwala, while narrating his ordeal, alleged that he used to be a “sex machine” in bed before his girlfriend left him five years ago.
“She said she was tired of me because I wasn’t working and at times, I asked her for money. She then took all my furniture, her clothes, and my manhood.
He alleged that since then, all his relationships haven’t been working out.
“My manhood dies as soon as I am with a woman.
“I am as good as useless. I found a new girl, but I’m scared of being hurt again. I’ll wait until I fix my problem,” he said.
When Daily Sun contacted the girlfriend, Salphina, she denied “locking” his penis.
She said, “I dumped him because he was abusive. He used to beat me up. I couldn’t take it anymore, so I left.
“I don’t give money to a stupid man like him. I’m a security officer struggling to raise children. How would I be able to pay a sangoma?” she asked.
In southern Africa, a sangoma is a traditional healer or diviner.