Controversial traditional healer and media personality Gogo Maweni, real name Makgotso Mofokeng, who was convicted of theft and fraud charges before will be back in court next month for trial. Maweni was back in court today facing a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) from an incident dating back to 2019. The trial is set for March 16 at the Protea Magistrate's Court in Soweto.

INVESTIGATIONS COMPLETE

After spending a week behind bars last month, Magistrate Rozelle Khiye found that the 39-year-old Maweni was dishonest when she lied about her previous fraud and reckless driving charges, where she was found guilty. The court heard today that the investigation has already been completed by the investigating officer from the Gauteng Province Cold Case Investigation Unit. 

EXPECTING TWINS

Maweni, a mother of four, confirmed to the court during her bail application that she is expecting twins. Meanwhile, the Gauteng Cold Case Investigation Unit also arrested Lindani Mgube, 34, a brother-in-law of Maweni, in a double murder case. Mgube, who is accused of murdering gobela Faith Mafilika and initiate Bandile Kubheka, was arrested two weeks ago. He was remanded in custody after his two court appearances at the Vereeniging Magistrate's Court. He will appear at the same court tomorrow, 12 February, for a formal bail application. Maweni's bail has been extended.