“The Truth Will Come Out One Day”: US Sangoma Shares Spiritual Insight on Cwecwe’s Case, SA Divided

• An American seer added her two cents' worth on Cwecwe's case, suggesting an angle that many people did not think about
• The woman boldly shared what she had been seeing after looking at the case for some time in a TikTok video
• Her clip attracted many comments from social media users who agreed and disagreed with her, with some reminding her how sensitive the case was, asking her not to speculate
• Briefly News spoke with a local traditional healer about the American seer's revelation

The whole world has been shaken since the story about little Cwecwe broke, touching many hearts, locally and internationally.

While the police have been trying to piece together what happened on the day the little girl's innocence was taken, many spiritual guides have shared what their spirits were revealing to them.

An American sangoma, TikTok user @theisobelmittoncompany, shared her views on the case on the platform, attracting comments from social media users who shared mixed reviews.

The gogo shared her views

In the clip, the woman shares that Cwecwe wasn't violated at school, adding that the incident happened the day before she went to school. She adds that, due to her trauma, the little girl was blocking her from seeing exactly what happened. She further went on to say the person responsible for the horrible act was an uncle, adding that she wasn't sure whether it referred to someone blood-related or simply a sign of respect for older males.

Watch the TikTok video below:

Local sangoma discusses talks about spirituality

Briefly News spoke with Mkhulu Thobile, a respected sangoma from Cape Town, to get his insight on the views shared by the American seer regarding Cwecwe. We asked him what his thoughts were on the lady's reference to herself as a sangoma. The man said:

"I'm not sure if American spiritual guides should be called sangomas, to be honest. In our culture, ubungoma is a sacred practice deeply rooted in the Nguni people's traditions, passed down through ancestral calling and a proper initiation called ukuthwasa.

If one hasn't undergone that process or does not understand its cultural depth, then I believe they shouldn't use that title."

We asked if people from other countries should be making such bold accusations about such sensitive cases in Mzansi. Mkhulu commented:

"It's important to approach such matters with deep care. While spiritual insight can offer guidance, there's a fine line between spiritual sharing and speculation. Sensitive cases like this should be handled with respect for the family, especially when it's a child involved."

When we asked the local sangoma to comment on the American seer's revelation about the incident not happening at school, and the accusation of someone called "an uncle". Mkhulu Thobile shared:

"Sometimes our visions or messages can be confusing or incomplete, especially in traumatic cases. Publicly sharing details can mislead people if not handled delicately. Spiritual work is about healing, not creating more pain or chaos."

Public demands answers in assault case

The Cwecwe case centers on the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College, a private school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The incident reportedly occurred in October 2024 while the child was waiting for transport after school. Her mother, Thandekile Mtshizana, reported the assault to the police and the school. However, the school's response was criticised for its lack of cooperation, including offering the family a transfer letter instead of assisting with the investigation. ​

Nationwide protests erupted after Mtshizana shared her child’s painful story online, sparking outrage. The viral video drew attention to the case, but police say it's still unresolved. On 4 April 2025, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced that DNA testing on the young victim revealed no foreign DNA. He stated that while there are no identified suspects or witnesses, three individuals have been designated as persons of interest.

SA debates the revelation

In numbers, social media users flooded the woman's feed, commenting with various views. Many reminded her of how sensitive the case was, saying she should be careful not to spread rumours, as they might hurt the family in the process. Some shared similar beliefs, saying they doubted the incident took place at school. Others asked her to let the law take its course and not confuse people.

User @Sylvi said:

"The truth will come out 1 day, and people will be surprised."

User @Marshmallow shared:

"If you have a fourth eye, why not reach out to her Mother? This is like rubbing that woman's wound."

User @Wanga asked:

"If the mother knows the truth, would she allow the DNA samples to be taken from the track pants she wore on Monday at school?"

User @Anathi Mkhwanazi added:

"Hambisa le (take the) information to the SAPS🥺 ngathi wazi kakhulu (you seem to know much)."

User @Emma Baloyi said:

"I agree that she was not hurt at school because the mom says she gets upset when she is made to skip school. More like she feels safest at school."

User @Dineo Masuku posted:

"The truth is closer to home, and someone close to her is protecting the person."

User @Marshmallow asked:

"If you have a fourth eye, why not reach out to her mother? This is like rubbing that woman's wound."

3 Briefly News articles about Cwecwe

• Cwecwe's mother shared that she was willing to sell her house and two cars to get the person who violated her daughter to answer.
• A local spiritual coach warned others, saying some people were using Cwecwe's case to harvest energy from the rest of the country to stay powerful.
• Cwecwe's mom thanked a UK actor for starting a GoFundMe initiative to help her family, and Mzansi praised him.

Hilary Sekgota, human interest head of desk at Briefly News, contributed to this article.

Source: Briefly News