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Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri waves at supporters as he leaves the Lilongwe Magistrates Court on 19 November 2020, after skipping bail in South Africa and being arrested in Malawi. Picture: AFP

Enlightened christian gathering church

Bushiri lawyer: Extradition case to be heard once preliminary issues resolved

By Kevin Brandt

A Malawian court on Monday dismissed the Bushiri couple's application for the magistrate set to hear their extradition case to recuse himself from the matter.

  • FILE: Pastor Shepherd Bushiri (R), also known as Prophet Bushiri from the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG), stands on stage while his wife, Mary Bushiri, speaks to worshippers during the United Prayers Crossover at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on 1 January 2020. Picture: AFP

    Bushiri lawyer asks for recusal of Malawian magistrate in extradition matter

    The fugitive couple appeared briefly in the magistrates court in Lilongwe on Monday afternoon but the matte has been postponed to next Monday.

    437 days ago
  • Pastor Shepherd Bushiri, his wife, Mary, and one of his co-accused appear in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 4 November 2020. Picture: Kgomotso Modise/EWN

    Co-accused in Bushiri fraud case, Willah Mudulo, denied bail

    Mudolo is the last suspect accused of being involved in the alleged defrauding of members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church.

    513 days ago
  • FILE: The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, Mary Bushiri and Shepherd Bushiri. Picture: @psbushiri/Twitter

    Malawi govt signs extradition papers for Bushiris to return to SA

    The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church are facing fraud and money laundering charges worth R100 million.

    521 days ago
  • FILE: The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, Mary Bushiri and Shepherd Bushiri. Picture: @psbushiri/Twitter

    Successful extradition of Bushiris could take years, immigration lawyers warn

    But lawyers with experience in extradition processes say it’s not that easy. On average, it could take up to two years before the couple set foot on South African soil, especially if they are refusing to stand trial here.

    540 days ago
  • Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri waves at supporters as he leaves the Lilongwe Magistrates Court on 19 November 2020, after skipping bail in South Africa and being arrested in Malawi. Picture: AFP

    Bushiri says latest arrest warrants part of plot to persecute him

    The Hawks have confirmed that three more warrants have been issued for the self-proclaimed prophet, bringing the total number to five.

    541 days ago
  • FILE: Pastor Shepherd Bushiri (R), also known as Prophet Bushiri from the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG), stands on stage while his wife, Mary Bushiri, speaks to worshippers during the United Prayers Crossover at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on 1 January 2020. Picture: AFP

    Hawks confirm 3 more arrest warrants issued for Shepherd Bushiri

    Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, are already facing a raft of criminal charges but now the supposed man of God is also wanted for rape.

    541 days ago
  • FILE: The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, Mary Bushiri and Shepherd Bushiri. Picture: @psbushiri/Twitter

    With court no-show, fugitive Bushiris forfeit home in SA

    The Bushiris are facing fraud, corruption and money laundering charges in connection with a multi-million rand investment scheme.

    546 days ago
  • Shepherd Bushiri's supporters outside court. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

    Hawks waiting on direction from SA govt before next move on Bushiris

    On Wednesday, the Hawks issued two more warrants of arrest for Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary,, who are facing charges of fraud, money laundering and theft here in South Africa.

    546 days ago
  • FILE: The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, Mary Bushiri and Shepherd Bushiri. Picture: @psbushiri/Twitter

    Bushiris arrested after handing themselves over to Malawi police

    Shepherd Bushiri, a self-proclaimed prophet known for 'miracles' and an opulent lifestyle, skipped to Malawi last week in breach of strict bail conditions imposed by a South African court.

    547 days ago
  • FILE: Pastor Shepherd Bushiri (R), also known as Prophet Bushiri from the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG), stands on stage while his wife, Mary Bushiri, speaks to worshippers during the United Prayers Crossover at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on 1 January 2020. Picture: AFP

    Fugitive Bushiris hand themselves over to Malawi authorities - report

    According to the BBC, the criminals reported to law enforcement in area 30 in Lilongwe on Wednesday morning.

    547 days ago
  • FILE: Pastor Shepherd Bushiri (R), also known as Prophet Bushiri from the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG), stands on stage while his wife, Mary Bushiri, speaks to worshippers during the United Prayers Crossover at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on 1 January 2020. Picture: AFP

    Read: Bushiri’s 5 demands to the South African govt

    Prophet Shepherd Bushiri confirmed on Facebook that he and his wife had fled to his home country of Malawi after fearing for their safety.

    551 days ago
  • Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2020 on fraud and money laundering charges. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN

    ‘He is innocent,’ - Bushiri’s supporters believe he will be set free

    The self-proclaimed prophet, his wife Mary and their co-accused have been applying for bail at the Pretoria Magistrates Court.

    569 days ago
  • Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2020 on fraud and money laundering charges. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN

    Bushiri’s supporters back outside court where he, wife are appearing

    The couple, together with their co-accused were arrested last week and face charges including fraud and money laundering to the tune of R102 million.

    570 days ago
  • FILE: Pastor Shepherd Bushiri (R), also known as Prophet Bushiri from the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG), stands on stage while his wife, Mary Bushiri, speaks to worshippers during the United Prayers Crossover at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on 1 January 2020. Picture: AFP

    Lawyers argue Bushiri not a flight risk as bail bid postponed to Monday

    Self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, his wife Mary, and their co-accused will spend the weekend in jail as their bail hearing continues on Monday.

    573 days ago
  • Supporters of controversial pastor Shepherd Bushiri and his wife pictured at the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, 6 February 2019, where the couple applied for bail. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

    WATCH: Bail hearing for Shepherd and Mary Bushiri

    The bail hearing of self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, is being held in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Friday morning as they face charges including fraud and money laundering.

    573 days ago
  • Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2020 on fraud and money laundering charges. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN

    Media granted permission to record Bushiri, co-accused’s bail bid proceedings

    The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church have been charged with fraud, money laundering and Contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act worth R102 million.

    573 days ago
  • Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2020 on fraud and money laundering charges. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN

    ECG church members rally outside court for Bushiri & wife’s bail hearing

    The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church (ECG) are facing charges of fraud, money laundering, and contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act worth R102 million.

    573 days ago
  • Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2020 on fraud and money laundering charges. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN

    GALLERY: ECG faithful support and pray for Prophet Bushiri at court

    Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2020 on fraud and money laundering charges.

    574 days ago
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