Subscribers can listen to this article
CONTROVERSIAL sangoma appears in court.
During her appearance in the Protea Magistrates Court on Monday, 20 January, Dr Maweni was left with egg on her face when she tried to lie to the court that she has no criminal record.
But the prosecutor dropped a bombshell that the state has records revealing that Maweni, who is accused of assault, was a convict, but will need time to obtain the record from the investigating officer.
The defence admitted she is aware of the previous matter and claimed that it was withdrawn and no further instructions were given.
Gogo Maweni appearing in the Protea Magistrates Court on Monday, 20 January. Photo by Nhlanhla Khomola
@dailysunofficial Controversial sangoma, Gogo Maweni, whose real name is Makgotso Mofokeng, was arrested on January 19, 2025, by the Gauteng Province Cold Case Investigation Unit along with the Gauteng Counter Intelligence Investigation office. The arrest took place after an intelligence operation traced her movements to Mondeor. Gogo Maweni is facing assault charges related to an alleged incident with a relative of her ex-boyfriend in 2019. In addition to these charges, she is linked to several other cases currently under investigation, including allegations of murder in Eldorado Park, Mondeor, Orange Farm (two counts), and Bekkersdal, as well as a missing persons case in Moroka. Following her arrest, Gogo Maweni appeared in the Protea Magistrates Court on January 20, 2025, where she was denied bail. The court decided to hold her until a previous matter’s docket can be reviewed. Her case has been postponed, and Gogo Maweni is set to remain in custody until her next court appearance on Monday, January 27, 2025. #DailySun #GogoMaweni #Maweni ? original sound – DailySunOfficial Maweni, whose real name is Makgotso Mofokeng (38), appeared in a packed court. She appeared in fresh cornrows, a grey top, grey track pants and light green sleepers. She had long eye lashes with manicured nails.
She’s accused of assaulting an ex-boyfriend’s relative in December 2019, but was only arrested on Sunday, 19 January and detained at Mondeor cop shop in Joburg.
The court heard that the sangoma is a mum of four and is pregnant with twins. The state asked for seven days for profiling and formal bail application.
ALSO READ | Gospel singer Njunju has died
Gogo Maweni appearing before the Protea Magistrate Court for an assault case . Photo by Nhlanhla Khomola.
After learning of her previous conviction, the state opposed a bail application which was set to take place, stating that an application can only be made after they have obtained a docket for the previous case alongside the bail sheets.
Her case was postponed to Monday, 27 January for formal bail application and the accused will remain in police custody. The state is given an opportunity to obtain a bail statement as well as a profile within the seven-day period.
Maweni is allegedly also being investigated for five counts of murder committed in Eldoradado Park, Moroka, Orange Farm, Mondeor and Bekkersdal.
Gauteng police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo told Daily Sun it cannot be confirmed if the suspect is linked to other cases, pending further investigations.
For more news and entertainment in the palm of your hand, follow our WhatsApp Channel via this link
Next on Daily Sun
It’s over: Maskandi stars smoke peace pipe!
20 Jan
0 Comments