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08/26/2024

Unpacking the Letoya Makhene incident: The rights and responsibilities of initiates

Letoya Makhene, the former Generations actress turned sangoma, finds herself embroiled in controversy as allegations about her spiritual practices and personal life dominate headlines. Recently she was featured on the Moja Love show Fake Gobela, where one of her former initiates accused her of being a fraudulent traditional healer, adding to the public dispute between Makhene and her soon-to-be ex-wife Lebo Keswa. The initiate claims his initiation journey under Makhene was abruptly cut short due to alleged abuse by Keswa, leading him to leave Makhene’s home. He accused Makhene of owing him money, arguing he did not receive the training he paid for. While the personal dispute between Makhene and Keswa continues to unravel publicly, both parties have alleged abuse against each other in various interviews. However, the controversy surrounding Makhene’s practices as a gobela — particularly the accusations made by the initiate — has sparked wider debate in the traditional healing community. In this episode, host Gogo Zipho is joined by Mkhulu Manzolwandle as we explore key issues in the traditional healing community, such as the rights and responsibilities of gobelas and their initiates and how grievances should be addressed. Respected as an elder in the traditional healing community, Mkhulu Manzolwandle assists us in discussing various topics, including whether initiates are entitled to refunds if they are dissatisfied with their training, how to bring up grievances with a gobela and the ethics of transferring initiates to another mpande (initiation school). Gogo have I been scammed? is a TimesLIVE production.

08/26/2024

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38 min
08/05/2024

Gogo how do I navigate my intimate relationship with my spirituality?

Interpersonal relationships and their navigation are often a seminal part of the advice sought from traditional healers. In this episode our discussion focuses on the concerns of a listener about spiritual hygiene in a relationship. Joining Gogo Zipho Dolamo in discussion are Asande Mahlaba (yoga practitioner and spiritualist) as well as Siphokazi Tau (a qualified sangoma, academic and feminist thinker). While looking at intimate relations may be tricky, especially when a significant age gap exists between healer and client, today’s conversation aims to highlight intimacy and spirituality.

08/05/2024

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1h 22m
01/17/2025

Day 5 of Judicial Conduct Tribunal | Mengo reveals more details on Judge Mbenenge's alleged misconduct

Day five of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing the sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge continued on Friday. The judge's secretary, Andiswa Mengo, continued her testimony, saying the judge allegedly sent her a video of his private parts, calling it a python. If Judge Mbenenge is found guilty, he could be impeached from his position as Judge President.

01/17/2025

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4 min
04/03/2025

ActionSA to re-evaluate joining GNU should DA exit government — Trollip

ActionSA will reconsider its decision to enter into the government of national unity (GNU) should the DA leave government, the party said while warning the ANC there will be consequences if it reneges on its agreement to reverse the VAT increase. ActionSA’s parliamentary leaders held a media briefing on Thursday after the National Assembly sitting on Wednesday which saw the budget passed with the help of the Herman Mashaba-led party.

04/03/2025

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2 min
04/09/2025

Ramaphosa says Joburg was crime-free during his late night visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Johannesburg’s visible policing, saying the city was crime-free during a recent late night walkabout.

04/09/2025

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3 min
04/02/2025

LEAKED | DA has defined itself out of the GNU, Ramaphosa tells ANC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has drawn a line in the sand, telling the ANC caucus the DA had defined itself outside of the government of national unity (GNU).

04/02/2025

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8 min
01/07/2025

Education department questions urgency of IR's bid on matric results publication

The urgency of stopping the publication of the 2024 matric results in the media came under the spotlight in the Pretoria high court on Tuesday. The regulator is seeking an interdict against the release of the results in the media, citing concerns about the violation of matriculants' right to privacy. The department says the urgency is self-created.

01/07/2025

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5 min
03/06/2025

Mkhwanazi plans to rest when his term ends in a year — hints at tension with Mchunu

KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's contract with the police service is set to end in a year, and he says he intends to complete his term and go home.

03/06/2025

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7 min
04/15/2025

Chaos at WSU: One student killed, another wounded

Chaos erupted at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha on Tuesday when a third-year male student was killed and another wounded when they were shot, allegedly by their residence manager. According to reports, students approached the manager to confront him about their grievances

04/15/2025

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2 min
09/19/2024

ANCYL's Ngudle warns a revolution is coming against white South Africans if industrialisation is not achieved

The ANC Youth League secretary-general has warned South Africa is on the brink of a revolution that will see young people rise up against white South Africans if the economy continues to be in the red.Mntuwoxolo Ngudle spoke to TimesLIVE Premium on the state of the economy, accusing the private sector of “treason” for failing to transform the economy.

09/19/2024

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1h 21m

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