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Bushiris now facing more charges for skipping country for Malawi: SA govt
The leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church returned to their East African home country claiming to be seeking protection from threats on their lives in South Africa.
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Govt investigates how the Bushiris escaped SA without travel documents
At the weekend, Bushiri said he and his wife, Mary, were in their home country of Malawi because their lives were under threat in South Africa.
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Former ‘fake prophet’ tells Rights Commission how he used to manipulate people
The commission on Monday heard explosive testimony from Jay Israel, who admitted to being a fake prophet.
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Bushiri escape: Malawi info minister doesn't know what laws he contravened
Speaking to 702's Clement Manyathela, Malawi Minister of Information Gospel Kazako said the Bushiri matter is not complicated, as they are waiting for their South African counterparts to contact them.
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More charges will be brought against the Bushiris, says govt
The couple faces immediate arrest should they return to South Africa after fleeing to Malawi last week.
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Minister Motsoaledi to be grilled in Parly over the Bushiris’ escape
Home Affairs Committee chairperson Bongani Bongo said the Bushiris’ escape would be the first item on the agenda when MPs meet in the morning.
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Govt confirms Bushiris' bail for fleeing the country has been revoked
The couple are facing fraud, theft and money laundering charges in South Africa.
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Religious leaders are controlling some SA politicians, Rights Commission told
The commission held hearings on Monday in Braamfontein on abuses within religion.
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UPDATE: SA govt confirms arrest warrant issued for Bushiris
Government spokesperson Phumla Williams said that the warrant of arrest which the state was applying for formed the basis of the documentation that it would submit to the Malawian government to extradite the Bushiris.
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Why the Bushiris may have the last laugh after fleeing to Malawi
Immigration and extradition expert Gary Eisenberg said it's unlikely that the self-proclaimed prophet and his wife, who fled from South Africa to Malawi, would be extradited.
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SA's handling of Chang, Ntsie matters risking Bushiri extradition process?
Over the past decade countries including Mozambique and Lesotho have failed to have accused and convicted criminals face the music in those countries.
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Ipid confirms Bushiri opened case of corruption, extortion against cops in 2018
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) said at the time, officers were investigating several allegations including claims of rape against Bushiri.
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Govt can’t give timeframe on how long Bushiri extradition process might take
The Bushiris fled the country last week, claiming they feared for their lives.
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Home Affairs Minister Motsoaledi left seething after Bushiris skip country
The couple was out on bail after being arrested for their alleged involvement in fraud and money laundering worth over R100 million.
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NTHAKOANA NGATANE: Why the Bushiris might never come back to SA
Over the past decade alone accused persons and fugitives wanted by other SADC countries remained in South Africa, and in some cases the processes had taken more than 10 years to conclude.
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Minister Motsoaledi must account for Shepherd & Mary Bushiri’s escape, says DA
The couple was arrested on fraud, theft, and money laundering charges to the value of more than R100 million.
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Govt initiates extradition process to get Bushiris back to SA
The self-proclaimed prophet and his wife announced on Saturday that they had left South Africa and were in Malawi, defying their bail conditions.
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Presidency says it won’t weigh in on escape of Shepherd, Mary Bushiri
The couple is out on R200,000 bail for fraud, theft and money laundering charges.
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Bushiri: I’m looking forward to starting my trial to prove my innocence
The self-proclaimed prophet and his wife Mary skipped the country this week defying their bail conditions.
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Lamola: Govt won’t hesitate using SADC relationship to extradite Bushiris
The two are out on bail and were supposed to report to authorities on Friday but absconded defying their bail conditions.
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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.
