It’s often said that nothing lasts forever, but when it comes to the internet, it never forgets. A recent photo circulating on social media has sparked conversations about whether two high-profile sangomas, Gogo Maweni and Gogo Skhotheni, have buried the hatchet after a long-standing public feud.
The image shows the two traditional healers exchanging love and respect, a gesture that many have interpreted as a sign of reconciliation. This has led netizens to speculate that the death of Skhotheni’s son, Monde Jr Shange, may have brought the two closer, prompting them to make peace.
However, after conducting research, **IndAfrica** has revealed that this picture is far from recent. In fact, the image dates back to 2022 when Gogo Skhotheni attended an event organized by Gogo Maweni. Despite their visible show of respect in the photo, the two were not at peace back then, and it seems the tension between them has not entirely dissipated.
### The History of the Feud
The beef between the two sangomas has been ongoing for quite some time. Their rivalry became public knowledge when they both made threats against each other on social media, each warning the other about their spiritual power. The tension escalated, fueling public curiosity about their relationship.
The 2022 event, where the now-viral photo was taken, marked one of the few instances where the two appeared civil in public. According to Gogo Skhotheni, they were merely being respectful for the sake of the event. In an interview at the time, Skhotheni clarified that their kneeling gesture was out of respect for each other’s ancestors, not a sign of friendship or reconciliation.
“We were greeting each other, yes, we had to kneel down, showing respect to **amadlozi ethu** (our ancestors). I’m so proud of you, Dr. G Maweni, the first sangoma to host such an event. May God bless you,” Skhotheni said in 2022.
### Gogo Maweni’s Perspective
While Gogo Skhotheni has expressed her respect for Maweni’s work, Gogo Maweni has been more candid about the nature of their relationship. In a podcast interview, she made it clear that they were never friends, merely colleagues forced to work together on certain projects.
“We were never friends,” Maweni stated firmly. “She was more of a colleague because we had to work on a project together, but I can’t say we were friends.”
### Is the Feud Truly Over?
Despite the show of respect at the 2022 event and the recent circulation of the picture, it’s clear that the animosity between the two sangomas has not been fully resolved. Social media is abuzz with discussions about the future of their relationship, but for now, the tension continues to simmer beneath the surface.
As of now, it appears that the beef between Gogo Maweni and Gogo Skhotheni is far from over. Fans and followers of both sangomas are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in their saga, and the public remains divided on whether peace will ever be fully achieved between them.
Stay tuned for more updates as this ongoing drama unfolds in the world of South African traditional healers.