Papa is out! Prophet Bushiri and wife granted bail: South Africa shakes

South Africa-based leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church  Prophet Shepherd Bushiri  were on Wednesday granted bail of R100 000 each  after they were arrested last week.

Shepherd Bushiri’s supporters outside court hold a picture of the self-proclaimed prophet and his wife at their bail hearing on 6 February 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

They were arrested by the Hawks last Friday on charges of fraud and money laundering.

Bushiri, commonly referred to as “Major 1” or “Papa”, in their bail hearing, Bushiri and his wife Mary denied that they were responsible for the charges against them.

They argued that they have had no previous convictions against them or pending warrants of arrest.

The pair said they posed no flight risk as both their South African IDs and passports were held by police.

The State did not oppose bail and Magistrate Martin Van Wyk  released the pair on bail

The throngs of supporters screamed in celebration after learning that their man of God and his wife had been granted bail.

The  hundreds of supporters lifted their hands to the sky and bowed to the ground. Chanting, dancing, praying and crying ensued.

“Papa is out, Major 1…,” one congregant cheered.

The case was postponed to May 10.

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Nemakonde Laurence
Nemakonde Laurence
5 years ago

I am so excited. My father in faith. Is going to prove to the world that God is still talking.. Well come back to your children .. We gonna pray together In love . I receive the real connection with almighty God. We love you so much. U r too much Papa. Thank you for progress you brought in my life may our good Lord Jesus Christ protect you. Let me say AmAmenp

Jaunky
Jaunky
5 years ago

Ndikukumverani chisoni nonse amene mukusangalala kuti the prophet was arrested, mukufunisitsa akanakhalabe pa remand, let me tell you this that mavuto omwe mukuwayamba pamoyo wanu adzatha mutayima in front of the prophet kuti mulungu akukhululukireni,chonde abale anga repent from the sin of fighting Man of God

Nnnnnnnnn
Nnnnnnnnn
5 years ago

South Africas economy will always be in jeopardy because they let people who destroy the economy run free. How much is he steal now

mtete
mtete
5 years ago

This so-called man of God impregnated a girl here in Malawi and palm oiled courts to rule in his favour. I have very low regard for Bushiri.

Coming to the money laundering issue, I say let him bear the consequence. Should he be exonerated, that will be the time for his layabouts to rejoice, certainly not because he’s been granted bail. There is still a mill stone round his neck.

Mateyu salijeni
5 years ago
Reply to  mtete

mtete who told you that impregnating a girl is a crime ?? Are you a man with balls down there or not ?? Go and impregnate your own

Ernest C Nyirenda
Ernest C Nyirenda
5 years ago

Our God will continue fighting for you and let the truth prevail

Gerald Mapanga Phiri
Gerald Mapanga Phiri
5 years ago

Mangochi kabwafu is a devil walking, so he is annointed by devil wishing a man of God to fall. I’m sure he did all devilish rituals to see Prophet Bushiri go down but it will not pass. Is he Malawian that guy?

Nagama
5 years ago

l would like to say Thank you to the Malawians who were there for him as l could see Malawian flag. nde zofunikazo zimenezo. Bushiri ndi wanthu. wish you all the best Bushiri and Mrs.

B. Nzama Banda
5 years ago

Candymosh….. you r not a South African look the word mzansi inu mukuti mzazi…a south african can not fail to write word mzansi. Tiyeni tisazipakepo apa.

Oscar Pretorius Mbewe
Oscar Pretorius Mbewe
5 years ago

Komadi munthu ukamira umagwira chilichomse olo njoka kuyesa bango! Anthu akunyadira bail? Munthu ndi nkaidi uyu sangatuluke mu Gauteng! Posintha president Ku Malawi iyeyu azakhala ali Ku ndende ngati sasamala

Ngayiyatsa
Ngayiyatsa
5 years ago

Oscar, ayayaaa koma wandiseketsa wamva kkkkkkkkkkkkk

hjj
hjj
5 years ago

Goodghj

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