Celebrity sangoma Dr. Maweni, known for her opulent lifestyle and controversial practices, has been arrested in connection with an assault case from 2019.
The 39-year-old, whose real name is Makgotso Mofokeng, is also under investigation for four unsolved murder cases dating from 2020 to 2024.
Maweni was taken into custody on Sunday in Mondeor during an intelligence-led operation by the Gauteng Province Cold Case Investigation Unit and Counter Intelligence Investigation. Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, spokesperson for Gauteng Police, confirmed the arrest.
She is set to appear in the Protea Magistrates’ Court on Monday, facing charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The assault charges stem from an alleged incident that occurred in 2019.
Additionally, Maweni is reportedly linked to four murder cases under investigation in Eldorado Park, Mondeor, Orange Farm, and Bekkersdal.
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The allegations against Maweni escalated last month during a heated exchange on social media with fellow celebrity sangoma Gogo Skhotheni. Skhotheni accused Maweni of being involved in multiple murders and attempting rituals with the remains of her deceased child.
“She has known about the cases for years, but investigations have stalled. She confessed to these crimes while intoxicated, according to her brother, who shared the information with me,” Skhotheni claimed in a TikTok post, adding that she intends to confront Maweni over the alleged rituals.
Skhotheni also provided case numbers to back her allegations, bringing renewed attention to the pending investigations.
Police have stated that they will oppose Maweni’s bail as the investigation unfolds.
