South Africa's Satanic Panic: A Historical Examination

This chapter explores the origins and implications of the satanic panic in South Africa, beginning with controversies at conservative universities and culminating in violent crime scapegoating. It examines the entangled roles of law enforcement and religious ideology during apartheid, highlighting significant events like the Krugersdorp cult murders. The narrative weaves dark humor with chilling accounts, reflecting society's complex relationship with fear and the sensationalism surrounding Satanism.