'God wouldn't put me in a situation that I can't handle' - Gogo Maweni opens up about her trial, pregnancy and reality show
Despite facing a trial for alleged assault, traditional healer and reality TV star Gogo Maweni is refusing to let her challenges define her. Instead, she's focusing on her pregnancy, marriage and giving back to the community.
In a candid interview with TshisaLIVE, Gogo Maweni spoke about her challenges and endeavours.
In January, Gogo Maweni, real name Lee-Anne Makgotso Mofokeng, spent some time in Sun City prison before being granted bail. The charges were related to a 2019 assault case, where she allegedly attacked someone with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Her time behind bars opened her eyes to the challenges that women face in prison which has led to her starting an initiative to support incarcerated mothers.
The popular sangoma is hosting a unique competition where 10 winners will enjoy a luxurious five-star lunch date with her, complete with a herbal goody bag from her store. To enter, they have to purchase a R100 raffle ticket and all proceeds will go towards supporting pregnant women and new mothers in need by providing essential hampers and baby clothes.
'I've been doing things since I got out of prison because I felt like the women in prison needed help. There are a lot of foreigners as well that are arrested for things like [not having] passports and don't have people who visit them or assist them with food. These women are pregnant and depend on the government for pampers and baby clothes, so I felt the need to assist,' she said.
'For me, it's not about benefiting from my supporters, it's about giving a helping hand. I've always been someone that gives back. From buying school shoes to assisting where I can. So I just felt the need to help. Not a lot of people see what's happening in prisons but there is a cry for help and there is a need to help people if you can.'
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