Anele Mdoda and Dineo Langa Engage in Heated Debate Over Radio Star's Sangoma Views

• Anele Mdoda started a discourse around traditional healing practices by posing a question on social media
• The 947 radio presenter received a mix of reactions from netizens, including Unseen actress Dineo Langa
• Dineo Langa challenged Anele Mdoda, saying people do not consult with healers just for fun

Taking to X on Thursday, 12 June 2025, Anele Mdoda and Dineo Langa had a hectic exchange on the sangoma culture. Mdoda wanted some insight on people who consult but generally have nothing bad going on in their lives.

Dineo Langa fires at Anele Mdoda

Anele Mdoda ignited a heated discussion on sangoma culture. The 947 radio star asked people if they had ever experienced being turned away from a consultation because things were going well in their lives.

"I have a question. Have you ever gone to a sangoma and they consult and say no man, you are good, just make better life choices and stop drinking or sleeping around or put the onus on you to better your life?"

This prompted a quick and shady response from the Unseen actress Dineo Langa, who said:

"No one goes to a healer when things are going well in their lives."

Anele hit back, saying she is part of the group of people who go to a healer, even when things in her life are good. Check out Anele's X post below:

Sangoma Dineo Langa schools Anele

The actress responded to Anele Mdoda, saying she often helps people whose lives are in turmoil, and has barely encountered those doing well.

"I think that applies to you and a small percentage of people, which narrows your question down to people who are acclimatised to seeking regular help from healers. Me and my healer peers mostly see people whose lives are in shambles. Not an assumption, an observation."

Taking this as an opportunity to learn, Anele asked Langa for her opinion on her initial question.

"And as a healer, then I suppose you are fit to attend to my curiosity, without, of course, breaking confidentiality, if you are allowed to say, have you ever had someone come to you and you find there is nothing amiss about them?"

The actress gave an informative response, saying she does encounter people who do not have problems, but when they take treatment, things come to light.

"Yes, and it's usually followed by 'there are small things to fix'. It's always when people start following their treatment rigorously that when they come back, there's an all is well but look out for 1, 2, 3."

Dineo Ranaka becomes a traditional healer

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Dineo Ranaka is now a qualified traditional healer. The radio presenter accepted her calling and embarked on an "intense" journey.

According to reports, she had ignored her calling for 17 years but decided to embrace it. She had been focusing on God for the past few years, which is why she took so long to answer her calling. She revealed that her new ancestral name is Gogo Somahashe.

TshisaLIVE reported that the reality TV star opened up about her journey in an interview with Sowetan. The former Metro FM host revealed that she can now help people with traditional problems through natural medicine and the power of the spoken word.

In similar news, Briefly News reported that Tall Ass Mo also joined several Mzansi celebs in answering his ancestral calling. The stand-up comedian is now a sangoma. The reality TV star's wife, Mome Mahlangu, took to social media on Tuesday, 31 August 2021, to announce the news. She also revealed her hubby's ancestral name, which is Mahambahleka.

Taking to Instagram, Mome posted a snap of the comedian performing traditional dances with his kids and other sangomas.

Anele Mdoda shows off her cooking skills

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Anele Mdoda put her cooking skills to the test and shared the moments on social media.

The seasoned broadcaster posted pictures of herself in the kitchen preparing a delicious meal for her husband, Prince Bonelela 'Buzza' James.

In the pictures, Anele was rocking a gorgeous MaXhosa multicoloured dress, with her hair laid to the Gods, while she dished up the food.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News