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The Citizen
a day ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Bushiris file application to set aside ruling ordering extradition to SA
The couple fled to Malawi in November 2020. Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court during their bail application on 4 November 2020. Picture: Jacques Nelles Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary Bushiri, have filed a review application to set aside the judgment ordering their extradition to South Africa. The Bushiris filed their application before the High Court of Malawi in Lilongwe on Wednesday. They claim they weren't given a chance to be heard, violating natural justice principles. Hearing In papers before the high court in Malawi, the controversial couple claim they weren't given a chance to be heard, violating natural justice principles They argued the chief magistrate erred in law by breaching the fundamental principles of natural justice. 'The applicants humbly but firmly pray for the quashing of the findings that the requesting State made out a case for extradition… setting aside of the order of committal.' In March, Malawi's Chief Resident Magistrate's Court ordered that the Bushiris be extradited following a request by South Africa. ALSO READ: Bushiri celebrates reduced charges, but can they be reinstated? Malawi's attorney general explains Charges They face at least six charges including rape, violating bail conditions, contraventions of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, Banking Act, Civil Aviation Act and Immigration Act. The couple fled to Malawi in November 2020, after being granted bail of R200 000 each under strict conditions in the Pretoria Central Magistrate's Court. ALSO READ: Cops detained Bushiri's lawyers for corruption, intimidation say Hawks 'Safety and security' At the time, Bushiri cited 'safety and security issues' for their actions. 'There have been clear and evident attempts to have myself, my wife and my family killed. Despite our several attempts to report to authorities, there has never been state protection,' he said. 'We have come to a painful conclusion that what my wife and I have faced in the Republic of South Africa since 2015 is purely persecution, not prosecution. 'What is shocking is that it was me who, in 2018, opened cases of extortion and intimidation against the officers who are, today, investigating, arresting and prosecuting me and my wife of these several allegations. Obviously, there can never be independence and impartiality. It's purely acts of open vengeance,' Bushiri said. The Malawian couple run a church known as Enlightened Christian Gathering with branches in various African countries. ALSO READ: Malawi court grants South Africa's request to extradite Shepherd Bushiri and wife
News24
2 days ago
- General
- News24
The Lead: Bye-bye Floyd. Why MK Party speared Shivambu as SG with Andisiwe Makinana
He took off his red beret to take up the spear. But the writing's been on the wall for some time before the MK Party booted Floyd Shivambu out of its secretary-general office on Tuesday and onto the benches in Parliament. 'Floyd's visit to [Shepherd Bushiri] in Malawi was an excuse they could find to take action against him,' says News24 political editor Andisiwe Makinana who joins us in the studio to discuss what this shift means for Shivambu's political prospects. Later in the show, South Africa's deputy president goes big on the taxpayer's ticket in Japan. Finally, claims of imminent June power cuts are hogwash, says our disinformation desk. Listen on YouTube: Listen on Apple Podcasts:
Eyewitness News
2 days ago
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Bushiris file application in Malawi court to review judgment ordering their extradition to SA
JOHANNESBURG - Self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife, Mary, have filed a review application before the high court of Malawi of the judgment that ordered their extradition to South Africa. In March this year, the chief resident magistrate in Lilongwe ordered that the couple be extradited following a request by South Africa. They were arrested on a string of charges against them, including fraud and money laundering. The controversial pair fled to their home country in 2020 after failing to comply with their bail conditions, leading to South Africa's extradition request. In papers before the high court in Malawi, the controversial couple argued that the chief magistrate erred in law by breaching the fundamental principles of natural justice. They argued that the chief magistrate delivered her final ruling on South Africa's extradition request without affording them an opportunity to defend themselves. This, they argued, was contrary to Malawi's constitution, the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Code and the Extradition Act. This, the duo submitted, flew in the face of the audi alteram partem rule, which means listen to the other side. They intend to argue that it would be unjust or oppressive to surrender them to South Africa. EWN has learnt that the pair's review application may be heard in July.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Why MK party sack South African politician wey visit controversial Malawian pastor
Dem don sack Floyd Shivambu wey be top member for one of South Africa biggest political parties, afta e visit one controversial pastor for Malawi in April. Shivambu na di secretary-general of di uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, but dem don remove am from office afta only six months sake of say e attend one Easter service for di church of self-proclaimed pastor Shepherd Bushiri for Malawi. Oga Bushiri na very popular preacher for southern Africa, but authorities bin arrest am and charge am wit fraud for South Africa in 2020. Afta dem release am on bail, e manage go im kontri Malawi and nobody know how e manage to escape. Since dat time, South Africa don dey try to extradite am even though di pastor deny di allegations. Di MK party, wey former President Jacob Zuma bin form, tok for one press conference on Wednesday say dem remove Shivambu from office bicos im actions "dey against di spirit and prescripts of di MK party constitution". "Di president and national officials no get anoda option but to act fast-fast," one MK official Nathi Nhleko tok. E add say dat trip to Malawi "bin no dey officially sanctioned by di organisation". However, oga Shivambu go remain member of di party and go now dey represent MK for di National Assembly. Reacting to di news of im demotion, Shivambu say e "fully accept" di decision wey di party take and e dey look forward to taking up im new role for parliament. Oga Shivambu bin join di MK party for August last year from di rival Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and dem later appoint am as dia secretary-general, wey be one of big positions for di party. Under di leadership of former President Jacob Zuma, di newly formed MK party bin come third for last year elections, and dis na di major reason why di ruling ANC bin lose dia majority for di first time since democratic elections bin start in South Africa in 1994.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor
A top official in one of South Africa's biggest political parties has been sacked after he visited a controversial Malawian pastor in April. Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party barely six months into the job after he attended an Easter service at self-proclaimed pastor Shepherd Bushiri's church. Mr Bushiri, from Malawi, was one of southern Africa's best known preachers when he was arrested and charged with fraud in South Africa in 2020. After being released on bail, he managed to flee to his home country in unclear circumstances. South Africa has been trying to extradite him ever since. Mr Bushiri denies any wrongdoing. The MK party, which was founded by former President Jacob Zuma, said in a press conference on Wednesday that Mr Shivambu's removal came after his actions "were found to be against the spirit and prescripts of the MK party's constitution". "The president and national officials were left with no other option but to act swiftly," said MK official Nathi Nhleko. He added that the trip "was not an officially sanctioned programme of the organisation". However, Mr Shivambu remains a member of the party and will instead represent MK in the National Assembly. South Africa opposition in turmoil as Malema's deputy jumps ship High-profile defections rock South Africa's radical opposition Reacting to news of his demotion, Mr Shivambu said he "fully accepts" the decision taken by the party and looked forward to taking up his new role in parliament. Mr Shivambu joined the MK party in August last year from the rival Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and was later appointed secretary-general - one of the party's top positions. Under the leadership of former President Zuma, the newly formed MK party came third in last year's elections - a major factor in the governing ANC losing its majority for the first time since democratic elections were introduced in 1994. South Africa's hunt for 'Tiger' - alleged illegal mining kingpin BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines Trapped underground with decaying bodies, Stilfontein miners faced a dark reality Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump Rebuked by Trump but praised at home: How Ramaphosa might gain from US showdown Tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Focus on Africa This Is Africa
