Reality TV star and traditional healer Makhotso Mofokeng, popularly known as Gogo Maweni, was denied bail following her first court appearance at the Protea Magistrates Court.
The sangoma was arrested on Sunday, and subsequently, on Monday, she appeared in court for a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, which dates back to 2019.
GOGO MAWENI ARRESTED ON AN ASSAULT CHARGE
Gogo Maweni remains in custody after her bail application was denied on Monday.
The celebrity sangoma appeared at the Protea Magistrates Court in a case of of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, dating back to 2019.
In a statement, Phindi Mjonondwane, NPA Johannesburg regional spokesperson, said:
“The accused was arrested on 19 January 2025, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred on 17 December 2019, in Dlamini, Soweto. It is alleged that Mofokeng used a bottle to assault the complainant, striking her in the mouth”
“The matter was previously provisionally closed due to the untraceability of the complainant. However, further investigations have led to the accused’s arrest and court appearance,” the statement reads.
The case has been postponed until Monday, 27 January, for a formal bail application.
MZANSI REACTS TO GOGO MAWENI’S ARREST
@MPOLA8 wrote: “That arrest is only going to make Gogo Maweni resent Gogo Skhotheni all over again. Deep down she’s going to blame her because she’s the one who brought light and attention to all these unresolved cases. That friendship is doomed lm afraid.”
@GladsonSibiya wrote: “That Gogo Maweni arrest was long overdue. I asked for it the first time I saw her.”
@DrShakes_SD wrote “2025 lesson never enter people’s news! Gogo Maweni entered Nobangela and Dominic’ news jiki jiki isele ngaye.”
GOGO MAWENI ARRESTED IN SUNDAY
Maweni’s arrest follows allegations made by traditional healer Gogo Skhotheni, who claimed that Maweni is linked to two murder cases.
She made the explosive allegations in a video shared on X by @EvansMathibe. According to Skhotheni, Maweni called her best friend Precious to go outside under the pretence of receiving a gift.
However, Precious asked her husband to fetch the present for her while she was bathing. Meanwhile, when he went outside to receive it, he was tragically shot.
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