The title is applied to an individual, who foresees or foretells coming events. Some of them, from continued observations, are very able in estimating chances or judging of future events by present and past facts, and so come to have quite a reputation as seers. They will be asked such things as: “Will the rains be early, late or severe? Will the crops suffer from hailstorms? Is an enemy to be expected, when and from where?” They pretend to be told by dreams and visions that which they reveal, and some of them go through forms of incantations, e.g., throwing certain roots on a fire, &c., while using passes and phrases. As the Kaffir prophets, like other prophets, are often wrong, the term “Igogo” is sometimes used to mean a pretender. They, as a rule, receive no fees. A 4. Singular. Plural. Igqira elemilozi. Amagqira alemilosi. (The doctor of Whistlings). “Umlozi” means a whistle or whistling sound. A doctor of whistlings is one who pretends to hear a whistling noise about, e.g., in the roof of the hut, which gives him the instructions required as to which charms, roots, drugs, &c., are good for a certain case, and where to find them. He is a sort of ventriloquist and physician; does not practice surgery; is paid the usual fees; and is usually a Fingo. A 5. Igqira elokuvumisa (A doctor who goes by consent). Plural—Amagqira Awokuvumisa. This is a consulting practitioner who does not use medicines. He will find out what the disease is, and directs the patient to a regular practitioner; or he will point out the sorcerer or bewitcher. The method adopted by this individual is described under Isanusi. He, however, is a specialist in this line. He finds out by getting the people collected around him to Vuma, or consent to various assertions made by himself, and judges by the loudness of their Vuma and clapping of hands, whether he is near the truth or otherwise. See Isanusi. A 6. Igqira elamatambo (The doctor of bones.) Plural—Amagqira Awamatambo. This is a class of practitioner chiefly found amongst the Basutos, who pretends to find out things by the manner in which his “Indawuli” (Cape Dutch—Dolossi bones) fall when thrown. These “Indawuli” may be thus described:— 1. Two flat pieces of bone, roughly carved, i.e., the king and queen. 2. Two others, usually thicker pieces, and of the metatarsus of a calf, also ornamented, i.e., the ox of the king and queen respectively. 3. Eight metacarpal bones of sheep, i.e., the common people. He proceeds thus:—Holding the bones in his hands, held horizontally, with a turn of the wrist, he throws them on the ground as one would throw dice. He looks at their relative position. Should they give no indication he throws again. This time perhaps they lie favourably. The king touches one of the common people, and the queen is looking in that direction. He then proceeds to give his opinion.