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Gogo, I was scammed nearly R40 000!

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The exploitation and victimisation of patients by bogus traditional health practitioners under the guise of giving spiritual help and guidance is the focus of this episode of Gogo, have I been scammed?

Our host, gogo Zipho Dolamo. is joined by Dineo. who had an interaction that left her feeling traumatised and nearly with an irreversible hole in her pocket.

Sangoma uMamKhonjwa also joins the conversation to help us unpack and extract teachable moments that could potentially help you in your pursuit of spiritual help and advice. 

Gogo, have I been scammed? is a TimesLIVE production.  
28 Aug 2023 English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Society & Culture

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