The tension between South African sangomas Gogo Maweni and Gogo Skhotheni has escalated into a public feud after controversial remarks were exchanged between the two. The conflict reached new heights when Gogo Maweni accused Gogo Skhotheni of using her children in traditional rituals, sparking a fiery response from the latter.
In a recent Instagram live session with social media personalities Inno Morolong and Musa Khawula, Gogo Maweni made disparaging comments about Gogo Skhotheni and her family, suggesting that Skhotheni’s children were involved in her traditional practices. This allegation, particularly targeting Skhotheni’s son, who has faced serious health challenges since birth, has fueled the ongoing feud between the two traditional healers.
Speaking to *TshisaLIVE*, Gogo Skhotheni voiced her disappointment and frustration over Maweni’s remarks, especially concerning her son, who has spent the first twelve months of his life in and out of the hospital due to complications from being born prematurely. “She spoke about my son who is sick and has been admitted to the hospital for about 12 months. I’ve shared my son’s journey on social media; he was born prematurely,” Skhotheni stated. She further explained that while she initially ignored the personal attacks on her physical appearance, she could not remain silent when Maweni implied her son’s illness was tied to traditional rituals.
Gogo Skhotheni did not mince words in her response, challenging Maweni to confront her directly in a traditional setting rather than making provocative comments on social media. “I’m not afraid of you with all that you have. If you want to scare me by going around talking about me, get into the *ndumba* (a traditional healing space) and deal with me if you have a problem with me, don’t go making noise on social media,” Skhotheni declared in a live video. She emphasized that bringing her children into their dispute was unacceptable and accused Maweni of overstepping boundaries.
The drama between the two did not stop at the comments about Skhotheni’s children. Recently, a video surfaced in which Maweni alleged that Skhotheni’s husband is bisexual. In her response, Skhotheni reaffirmed her love and commitment to her husband, dismissing Maweni’s allegations as unwarranted interference in her personal life. “She went on and said my husband is bisexual, and in that department, if he is, why would it be her problem? My husband sleeps with me and not her. I love my husband, and he loves me too, so she must just rest and live her life and back off from my family,” Skhotheni stated.
In a calmer moment, Skhotheni took to Instagram to urge Maweni to end their public feud, emphasizing the need for respect and privacy. Maweni, on the other hand, claimed she had tried to end the conflict by blocking Skhotheni and deleting her contact information but felt hurt by Skhotheni’s continued public statements. Maweni’s post suggested that she had taken steps to de-escalate the situation, but the tension between the two sangomas remains palpable.
As the drama unfolds, fans of both traditional healers are left to watch the saga with bated breath, wondering if this public feud will eventually cool down or escalate further. With neither party showing signs of backing down, it remains to be seen whether Gogo Maweni and Gogo Skhotheni will find common ground or continue their bitter rivalry in the public eye.