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Gogo Maweni’s R10k Cleansing Ritual for Slay Queens Sparks Big Reaction Online
A new ritual for a new generation
South African sangoma Gogo Maweni, known formally as Makgotso Lee Anne Makopo, has never been one to shy away from modern trends or bold spiritual statements. Her latest offering proves it once again. This week, she announced a cleansing ritual designed specifically for slay queens and anyone navigating the world of casual hookups.
The announcement arrived through a simple Instagram post that instantly went viral. Maweni captioned it with a soft invitation, letting followers know that there comes a moment in life when a spiritual reset becomes unavoidable. The title of the ritual is what truly grabbed the public. Many users said they had never seen anything so direct on their feeds.
Mzansi reacts with humour and honesty
Within hours, the comments section was buzzing. Some followers praised her for speaking directly to a part of urban culture that is often whispered about rather than confronted. Others simply laughed at the unapologetic honesty of the title.
Comments poured in from across Southern Africa. People joked, people confessed, and people asked questions. One follower from Zimbabwe even wondered if their ancestors could still connect with Maweni for help. Another admitted, with emotion, that they genuinely needed such a cleansing.
Maweni responded warmly, reminding her supporters that she knows life and understands the realities many people face behind closed doors.
What the R10k ritual includes
The spiritual programme carries a price tag of R10 000 and combines several traditional cleansing practices. These include a full body steam, ukuphalaza, which involves purging, a river cleansing, an animal sacrifice to remove dark spirits or negative attachments, spiritual body cuts blended with herbs, ancestral summoning, and a home cleansing kit.
The intention, according to Maweni, is to help clients break patterns, restore clarity, and leave behind energies connected to complicated relationships or emotional entanglements.
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The sangoma behind the spotlight
While Maweni maintains a strong online presence and a growing fan base, she has also faced her share of personal challenges. She recently welcomed twins and continues to navigate an ongoing legal case dating back to 2019, where she was charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The matter remains before the Protea Magistrate’s Court.
Despite this, her influence in modern spiritual culture continues to grow. To many South Africans, she represents a new kind of public figure, one who blends traditional healing with digital-era openness.
A new chapter in urban spirituality
The response to this cleansing ritual shows how spirituality is shifting in South Africa. Younger audiences are engaging with traditional practices in ways that feel personal, relevant, and sometimes humorous. Maweni’s ritual taps into a conversation about the emotional toll that comes with fast living, casual relationships, and the desire for a spiritual reset.
Whether people plan to sign up or simply watch from the sidelines, one thing is certain. Maweni has once again managed to place herself at the centre of a national conversation about healing, culture, and the complexities of modern life.
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