Lilongwe court set to rule on Sheperd Bushiri's extradition case in September
In September, the High Court in Lilongwe will announce its ruling in the review application brought by controversial couple, Shepherd and Mary Bushiri pertaining to their extradition to South Africa.
The self-proclaimed prophet took to Facebook on Thursday to announce that he was awaiting justice.
"No matter how long the river may be, it has its end. We're waiting for justice, a fair trial, and safety, which we were deprived of in South Africa due to law enforcement corruption and... several assassination attempts we survived," he said.
Bushiri and his wife violated their bail conditions when they fled the country in 2020.
They face a string of charges, including rape, fraud and money laundering.
In April, Bushiri criticised the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) decision to sell his private jet, calling it 'not only unjust but also seems to be a clear case of persecution.'
'I am commenting on this matter because it was dismissed in Malawi courts — as the court already made its ruling. The recent announcement by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa to sell my private jet has left me astonished, given the circumstances surrounding this decision,' Bushiri said in a long statement on Facebook.
This follows a ruling by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, which reportedly granted the NPA permission to sell Bushiri's luxury jet, valued at R50 million.
The sale is part of an ongoing legal battle tied to an investigation into alleged financial crimes.
The court's decision was made after the NPA applied to liquidate the aircraft to recover assets linked to Bushiri's criminal case.
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