US EditionMinister Kubayi Studying Malawi Ruling that Blocks Bushiris’ Extradition to South Africa
The Malawi High Court found the extradition order lacked legal basis, halting South Africa's attempt to try Shepherd Bushiri and his wife on multiple charges.
- On Friday, the Malawi High Court in Lilongwe set aside the Chief Resident Magistrate Court's 12 March ruling that ordered the extradition of Shepherd Bushiri, self‑proclaimed prophet, and Mary Bushiri.
- Judges said the lower ruling by the Chief Resident Magistrate Court lacked sufficient legal basis as the Malawi High Court found the magistrate's decision `does not follow from the premise that extradition is sought` and omitted necessary review steps.
- South Africa submitted an extradition request in December 2020 that accuses Shepherd Bushiri and Mary Bushiri of fraud, money laundering, rape, and violating bail conditions after they fled Malawi days after Pretoria Central Magistrate's Court granted R200 000 bail each.
- The state announced it will oppose the appeal and pursue enforcement, with Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confident authorities will catch the fugitives using Interpol cooperation.
- Bushiri's public profile matters because Shepherd Bushiri, self‑proclaimed prophet, leads the Enlightened Christian Gathering church across Africa, and a leaked affidavit raised witness‑safety concerns, the National Prosecuting Authority warned.
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Malawi Court Halts Bushiri Extradition to South Africa
Justice Mzonde Mvula said the lower court denied the Bushiris a fair hearing and used unauthenticated and hearsay evidence to order their extradition. The court also cited safety fears after a bomb attack on the couple's car, saying the right to life outweighs the need to face trial.
SA studying Bushiri extradition reversal
The South African Government says it is studying the judgement of the High Court of Malawi that overturned a magistrate’s court decision ordering the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to answer charges. South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi said in a statement on Saturday that they will decide on the next course of legal action after making a full assessment of the judgement.…
Malawi High Court overturns extradition of Prophet Bushiri and wife to South Africa
LILONGWE — The High Court of Malawi has overturned the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, ruling that the process was legally flawed, unfair, and endangered their lives. The post Malawi High Court overturns extradition of Prophet Bushiri and wife to South Africa appeared first on Nehanda Radio.
Malawi High Court Blocks Bushiri And Wife’s Extradition To South Africa
The Malawi High Court has quashed a previous ruling that would have seen the self-styled prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife, Mary, forcibly returned to South Africa. The High Court in Lilongwe intervened to set aside the extradition order initially granted by the Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court on March 12. This development throws the high-profile […] The post Malawi High Court Blocks Bushiri And Wife’s Extradition To South Africa first a…
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