Controversial Sangoma Gogo Maweni Allegedly Arrested for Assault With 5 Pending Murder Cases

• Gogo Maweni was allegedly thrown in the slammer over an assault charge with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm
• The controversial sangoma was reportedly arrested at her home and is also being investigated for five murder cases
• The revelations come after she ended her beef with Gogo Skhotheni, who had initially accused her of being a killer

Haibo! Gogo Maweni is apparently being investigated over an assault charge and multiple murder cases!

Gogo Maweni allegedly arrested

Gogo Maweni's pristine life is apparently crumbling down after she was allegedly arrested at her home on Sunday, 19 January 2025.

The controversial sangoma is said to be facing assault charges with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Not only that, but a case record shared by Paballo_maseko_reveals that Gogo Maweni is also linked to five murder cases between 2020 and 2024, which are being investigated:

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"The suspect was detained at Mondeor SAPS and will be appearing in the Protea Magistrate's Court on 2025-01-20, where bail will be opposed."

This comes shortly after Gogo Skhotheni accused Maweni of being a murderer.

Although the ladies eventually called a truce on their ongoing feud, it now begs the question of what else was said that needed substantiating.

Here's what Mzansi said about Gogo Maweni's alleged arrest

Netizens are shocked, more so about the alleged murder charges, and are demanding answers:

izidabazabantu said:

"It’s sad that SAPS only woke up to do their job 'cause of a TikTok live."

Collen_KM was shocked:

"Wait, Gogo Maweni is a suspect in five murders?"

iAmKudaMaynard was confused:

"Whoa. She is a serial killer?"

DukeofVaal66 put two and two together:

"So, when Gogo Skhotheni was on a rant asking questions about these cases, she actually opened a can of worms. She really wanted Gogo Maweni arrested and she did it!"

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MatshidisoAnnen demanded:

"Oh, she must go to prison because what the hell is this?"

sabbz_2l posted:

"I knew she had lost all conscience after digging people's graves at midnight on live TV."

What you need to know about Gogo Maweni

Makgotso Lee-Anne Makopo, popularly known as Gogo Maweni, was born on 29 August 1986, in Sandton, Gauteng. She is a renowned sangoma (traditional healer), reality TV star, and social media influencer whose spiritual practices and unique lifestyle have garnered widespread attention and mixed reactions.

Maweni attended St. Teresa High School for her primary education before furthering her studies at Manhattanville College and the University of Johannesburg. As a certified sangoma, she specializes in ancestral communication to diagnose, guide, and treat individuals. Beyond her healing work, she runs a successful business offering consultations and herbal remedies.

Gogo Maweni is also a reality TV personality known for appearing on Izangoma Zodumo, a show that delves into the lives of traditional healers. While she has earned admiration for her dedication to African healing methods, her practices often invite curiosity and scepticism.

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Another sangoma exposes Gogo Maweni

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to a netizen claiming that another sangoma had been threatened by Gogo Maweni.

According to the post, the woman accused Maweni of putting her life in danger, even involving inkabi in doing her dirty work.

Source: Briefly News