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Nov
24
2020
By The African Mirror
Bushiri ‘not shocked or surprised’ by three warrants of arrest issued against him for rape

Bushiri ‘not shocked or surprised’ by three warrants of arrest issued against him for rape

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER FUGITVE and self-styled ‘prophet’ Shepherd Bushiri says he is not shocked nor surprised by the decision by the South African law enforcement authorities to issue three warrants of arrests for separate cases of rape. The warrants of arrests against Bushiri were issued on November 19 by the Pretoria Magistrates Court and relate to two cases laid in 2018 and the third registered this year. Bushiri and his wife Mary fled to Malawi after they were charged with fraud and money laundering. There are two warrants of arrests for skipping bail. In a statement, Bushiri said the fresh…
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Nov
23
2020
By The African Mirror
Another denial that Malawi president smuggled Bushiri out South Africa

Another denial that Malawi president smuggled Bushiri out South Africa

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH Africa has issued a second denial that Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera smuggled self-styled ‘prophet’ Shepherd Bushiri after a working visit to the country. The SA government issued the denial after the Sunday Independent, quoting anonymous sources, published a story claiming that Bushiri and his wife Mary, who skipped bail, slipped out of the country with the help of Chakwera and some local authorities. The government dismissed the story and said it remained committed to investigating the matter, which led to a diplomatic tiff between South African and Malawi.  Phumla Williams, a spokesperson of the government, said:…
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Nov
20
2020
By The African Mirror
Bushiris freed in Malawi, R5.5-million South African property forfeited to the state

Bushiris freed in Malawi, R5.5-million South African property forfeited to the state

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER MOMENTS after he and his wife were freed by a court in Malawi, self-styled 'prophet' Shepherd Bushiri said his freedom meant that "justice was about to prevail". Bushiri told the media and his supporters. "I am so excited but I give all the glory to God. This is not a victory of me. It is not a victory of my lawyers. It is a victory of God. All the glory and praise be to God. We believe that justice is about to prevail." A court in Malawi freed Bushiri and his wife, Mary, after declaring their arrest…
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Nov
18
2020
By The African Mirror
Shepherd and Mary Bushiri arrested in Malawi

Shepherd and Mary Bushiri arrested in Malawi

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER A week after they skipped bail and fled South Africa self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary are now in custody in Malawian and are expected to appear in court soon. Malawian Police have confirmed that Bushiri and his wife handed themselves over to the law enforcement agencies. In a statement, the police said they had been looking for the Bushiris with an intention to arrest them on the strength of a warrant of arrest which was issued on Tuesday by the Pretoria Magistrates Court. This development came a day after the Pretoria High Court issued…
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Nov
16
2020
By The African Mirror
Bushiris are now fugitives after a South African court issues warrants of arrest

Bushiris are now fugitives after a South African court issues warrants of arrest

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SELF-PROCLAIMED prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary are now officially fugitives from the law after warrants of arrests were issued against them for violating their bail conditions. The couple, who fled South Africa and are now in Malawi, also had their bail of R200 000 each revoked by the Pretoria Magistrates Court. They are on trial with three other accused where they face fraud and money laundering charges in connection with a R20-million ponzi scheme. The South African government was forced to issue an assurance that the Bushiris were not smuggled out of South Africa by…
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Nov
14
2020
By The African Mirror
Red faced South Africa vows to bring Bushiris back to face justice

Red faced South Africa vows to bring Bushiris back to face justice

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH Africa’s government says it would consider using an extradition treaty to bring back self proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife back to face justice after they escaped to Malawi, SA Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said his government would use the southern African Development Community extradition treaty to bring him back.  “Malawi is a signatory to the SADC protocol and other legal instruments on extradition. We will not hesitate to use these provisions and instruments to assist law enforcement agencies to extradite fugitives from justice,” Lamola said. Bushiri and his wife, charged with fraud and corruption…
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Nov
04
2020
By The African Mirror
Bushiris get R200 000 bail each, with strict conditions

Bushiris get R200 000 bail each, with strict conditions

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER AFTER spending two weeks in South African jail, religious leader Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have been granted R200 000 bail each with strict conditions. Magistrate Thandi Theledi granted the pair bail and laid down the following conditions. They have to report to the nearest police station twice a week.They cannot travel outside South Africa.They cannot use their sermons to intimidate witnesses.They cannot apply for travel documents.They have to hand over the original title deed of a property jointly owned by them as a guarantee.They cannot dispose of the property linked to the bail until the…
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Nov
02
2020
By The African Mirror
The courtroom battle for the freedom of the Bushiris

The courtroom battle for the freedom of the Bushiris

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE state has tabled a compelling case on why religious leader Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, should not be granted bail and kept in custody until the finalisation of his R120-million fraud and money laundering case. Bushiri, his wife, Willah Mudolo, Zethu Mudolo and Landiwe Ntlokwana were applying for bail after their arrest in connection with a suspected R120 ponzi scheme through which members of the Enlightened Christians Gathering were defrauded. In the Pretoria magistrate’s case, the state argued that Bushiri was a flight risk who had, before his arrest, attempted, on three occasions, to board…
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Oct
31
2020
By The African Mirror
“Prophet” Bushiri and wife spends 2nd weekend in jail

“Prophet” Bushiri and wife spends 2nd weekend in jail

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE bid for freedom by Shepherd Bushiri, one of Africa’s influential and rich religious leaders and his wife has failed and the couple has to spend the second weekend in a South African jail, following their arrest on fraud and money laundering charges. Bushiri, his wife Mary, Willah and Zethu Mudolo appeared in Pretoria Magistrates Court on Friday where their bail application was rescheduled to Monday to give the state time to formulate heads of arguments. The postponement angered hundreds of Bushiri supporters who gathered outside court. Before the postponement, the court heard arguments from the state,…
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Oct
20
2020
By The African Mirror
“Prophet” Shepherd Bushiri and wife in custody in connection with R102-million fraud

“Prophet” Shepherd Bushiri and wife in custody in connection with R102-million fraud

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SHEPHERD Bushiri, one of Africa’s influential and rich religious leaders and his wife are in police custody after they were arrested by the South African law enforcement authorities in connection with a R102-million fraud and money laundering case. Bushiri, head of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) and his wife Mary are expected to appear in court on Friday, where they are expected to apply for bail. Bushiri's wife was arrested at their Sandton home while Bushiri, who was suspected of attempting to evade arrest, handed himself over at the Silverton Police Station in Pretoria. The arrest of…
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