Social media erupted with hilarious and fiery comments after controversial sangoma and businesswoman Gogo Maweni, real name Makgotso Mofokeng, was arrested earlier this week. The arrest followed allegations of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm, sparking a wave of online mockery. Fans and critics alike couldn’t resist roasting the self-proclaimed powerful healer, questioning why she couldn’t use her spiritual powers to escape the law.
The arrest has caused a stir, particularly among netizens who are used to Maweniโs bold public persona as a “powerful” gobela. One Twitter user, @FinestZungu_, mocked her abilities, asking, โWhy doesn’t she turn into an orange since she is a powerful Gobela?” The userโs post quickly went viral, with others joining the chorus of playful jabs, poking fun at the gap between her spiritual claims and her reality. The joke centered on Maweniโs frequent boasting of her powers, leaving many to wonder why she couldn’t โtransformโ and avoid the consequences of the law.
As the roast continued online, many fans weighed in with their own comments, calling out the irony of a sangoma who couldnโt โturn into a small objectโ or use her mystical abilities to escape custody. โSeems like she didnโt have that โturning into a fruitโ spell ready this time,โ one user tweeted, while another humorously suggested that perhaps she was too busy โcasting spells for other things.

Despite the jokes, Gogo Maweniโs arrest has sparked broader discussions about celebrity culture and the blurred line between mysticism and reality. As netizens continue to have their fun, questions remain about her future and whether this incident will affect her public image or spiritual business.
Whether it’s social media roasting or serious legal proceedings, Gogo Maweni is no stranger to attention. But as the memes and comments roll in, itโs clear that the public is far from finished with their commentary on the saga of the “Sangoma Who Got Arrested.