Watch Former Gogo Skhotheni’s 1st Church Crusade After Leaving Bungoma; It’s Giving Ayanda Ncwane

Former sangoma Gogo Skhotheni, now known simply as Tumi Motsoeneng, has taken a bold new step in her spiritual transformation by holding her very first church crusade since officially stepping away from her traditional calling.

And judging by the reaction online, her journey from the bones to the Bible is already drawing comparisons to some of South Africa’s most celebrated spiritual women, including the graceful Ayanda Ncwane.

The event, which was held in a packed community hall in Mpumalanga, marked the beginning of what Tumi calls her “rebirth in Christ.

” Dressed in a flowing white dress with golden accents and flanked by a worship team and fellow believers, the former spiritual healer led prayers, preached about divine encounters, and shared her personal testimony in front of a crowd of believers, skeptics, and curious onlookers.

The setting was nothing short of powerful.

Gospel music filled the air, people danced, hands were raised, and the Spirit—according to those present—was moving.

For many who have followed her controversial journey over the past few years, this moment was surreal.

Just months ago, Gogo Skhotheni was known for ancestral readings, muti consultations, and being unapologetically vocal about her role as a traditional healer.

Now, she stood on a stage declaring, “The only spirit I will call on from now on is the Holy Spirit.

Her transformation has been both dramatic and public.

In a heartfelt sermon during the crusade, she explained what led her to leave Bungoma (the practice of spiritual healing through ancestral calling) behind.

“God started speaking to me in dreams,” she said.

“At first I resisted, I thought I was going crazy.

But the visions kept coming, the dreams got clearer, and eventually, I couldn’t ignore His voice anymore.

She also admitted that the transition hasn’t been easy.

“I lost clients.I lost friends.I lost followers.But I found peace, and that peace can’t be bought.

” Her words drew thunderous applause from the crowd, some of whom came to the event after seeing her recent interviews and social media posts declaring her newfound faith.

Perhaps the most powerful moment of the crusade came when she invited people to the altar for prayer and healing.

With tears streaming down her face, she laid hands on attendees, praying over their pain, trauma, and burdens.

Some wept, others collapsed in what they described as a spiritual release, and many were heard shouting praises as they left the gathering.

Online, the reaction was immediate.

Videos from the crusade were shared across TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, quickly going viral.

Comments poured in, with many people expressing admiration for her courage to change paths so publicly.

Others said her story reminded them of Ayanda Ncwane—another woman of faith who turned personal pain and loss into a powerful ministry.

“It’s giving Ayanda Ncwane energy,” one user wrote.

“That soft yet strong, grace-filled calling that can only come from walking through fire and choosing God.

Some, however, remained skeptical.

Critics questioned whether the conversion was real or just a publicity stunt.

“Is this the same Gogo who was calling on ancestors just last year?” one user asked.

But supporters clapped back, saying that spiritual growth is personal and should be respected.

“Let her walk her journey.If you don’t believe it, that’s your problem.

She’s found peace and that’s what matters.Tumi has addressed the criticism head-on.

In a recent Instagram Live, she said, “I know what people are saying.I know some don’t believe me.

But I’m not here to convince anyone.I’m here to serve God.

” She also revealed that more crusades are being planned and that she’s working with local pastors and spiritual leaders to structure her new ministry.

It’s a remarkable shift not just for her personal life but for the broader conversation around spirituality in South Africa.

Her story blurs the lines between traditional beliefs and modern Christian expression.

In a country where ancestral worship and Christianity often coexist uneasily, her decision to publicly renounce her former calling and embrace a born-again identity is making waves.

Experts in religion and culture have weighed in, with some calling her transition an example of spiritual evolution in a new generation of South Africans.

“Tumi is part of a wave of young Africans who are choosing to express their faith on their own terms,” said a cultural analyst on a recent radio segment.

“She’s not denying her past, but she’s reclaiming her future.

For now, Tumi Motsoeneng seems focused on moving forward.

Her next crusade is reportedly being planned for Gauteng, and she has teased new worship music collaborations and a potential book deal documenting her journey from sangoma to servant of God.

Whether you believe in her transformation or not, one thing is clear—she is no longer Gogo Skhotheni.

She is a woman on a mission.

And if the energy from that first crusade is anything to go by, South Africa hasn’t seen the last of her yet.

Not by a long shot.