Prophet Bushiri and wife arrested in South Africa for alleged money laundering

February 1, 2019 Nyasa Times Reporter 78 Comments

South African-based Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri the leader of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG)  Church has been arrested.

Bushirit picked with his wife Mary

A statement from the church in Pretoria says he was arrested by the Hawks on fraud and money laundering charges.

The church statement said  about 7am on Friday, armed members of the police stormed the Sparkling Waters Hotel in Rustenburg which is owned by the Prophet.

“We were later made aware that they were members of the  Hawks. They took the prophet and our mother, Prophetess Mary Bushiri, in handcuffs to Pretoria,” the statement said.

“As you will remember, from last year, we have struggled with reports that our father [Bushiri] was guilty. He has been detained and is being questioned by the Hawks in Silverton, Pretoria.”

Earlier on Friday, the CRL Commission found that Bushiri was not responsible for the stampede at his Pretoria church where three people died, saying the church fully complied with safety regulations.

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78 replies on “Prophet Bushiri and wife arrested in South Africa for alleged money laundering”

  1. Join the discussion…A great man was not born in a hospital or in a pleasant place but after all the rejection he still become the king that sacrificed his life same to you Mama and Papa this is only happening that the will can be done for those dispase you to accept you and know your God am proud to say you are my father with God all things are possible they are the next to be Saul who became a disciple of Jesus from enemy to disciple Jesus

  4. Mdima umadana ndi kuwala. not shaken because God will fight for Mama and Papa. Jealous is incurable disease. My only advice is Papa please come back home and invest in Malawi. You do alot for that land but look now.
    I am with you in Prayers Be strong My prophet. Love from Malawi.

  6. Amalawi kulubwalubwa too much. What are you benefiting from castigating your own son?
    We know God of Major 1 will fight for him. ECG world wide is not shaken .

  7. The devil is in trouble and all those who are trying to push his agenda by intimidating great men of God. I am for Major One a true servant of God. I have seen great men of God who started their ministries and went but Major One is another kind because he has impacted the entire world with the Gospel including the ones who oppose him. Prisoners in RSA had to fight for him as well. They protested to cause tremendous damage if they brought Major One in prison!!!! Just imagine

  9. I dont follow bushiri church, but this is looking more and more like targeted attacks on him. He has just been aquitted on the stamped thing and immediately accused of this.. Something is not right, this man is targeted. Anyway time will tell.

    1. Brethren anything that close to Jesus receives attacks, am not in bushili side am in God side. As a child of God I know am a light and am shining in the midst of darkness exposing anything that is happening in the darkness world and eliminates them all, automatically I became an enemy of the world and the world will hate me more and more and it will do anything possible to bring me down. The Bible says if God is with us , who can be against with us? Nobody can because almighty God is involved.who can battle with the Lord? I say nobody. Bushili is under attacks he is a man of God with the Lord light shining in him with this the world will hate him more because he is not of this world as the Bible says the world love’s it’s own , brethren we are not of this world. Heaven is our home even Jesus him self was attacked and he said if we follow him we will be persecuted, beaten even killed . There is more darkness world here in South Africa many souls are in bondages in cages many have received Jesus Christ but alot are still in demonic covenant cages only God will finish bushili major 1 battles as the Bible says God will never forsaken his own he will finish the good works He has started in major 1 life. Malawian, South African, Africans let’s pray for our fellow brethren major 1 if we are truly God’s anointing, do not judge God is a judge.

  10. God have mercy over your prophet and save him from all these persecutions give him the grace to over come

    2. God its grateful . Where there’s money devil is there too , jesus was sold to the Romans (money) . In this world we are controlled by illuminate bcz people are worship money than god .

    1. Its part of the preaching. As a man of God he has to go through such situations. For sure he will come out!

  12. You can fool people sometime but you can’t fool them all the time. What goes up must come down. I wonder why people can’t perceive it this guy is a fraudster he has been stealing from poor people through thefty by tricks performing fake miracles staged managed miracles I wonder why people still fall for his tricks, e.g holy spirit fire he simply just mixed chemicals to produce fire he called it fire from heaven? What a blasphemy God will punish you God can not be mocked, so many tricks that you have performed to ripp people off, raising a dead child, praying for a short arm to be lengthern, walking in air, miracle money etc. People open up your eyes these are fake prophets that the bible talked about that they will come in the last days . He can prophecy alright but that does not mean its inspired by the holy spirit even witch doctors can do that. If he is faking miracles to what extent can he reach to obtain powers to prophecy? Be very careful my fellow Christians these guys are wolves in sheep skins the funny part is that he is not the only one they are many. And we are yet to be decieved. Read Mathews 24 for a grimps on what I am talking about

  13. Bushiri is still a Prophet whether in jail or out of jail. Dont cerebrate when ur friend is in trouble?Where is ur Christianity?This is all fake&it shall come2pass. He will be acquited with no charge at the end. Mark my words. Shame2u all jealosy people&ur master. I pray4U Prophet&Prophetess. HAWKS u have touched Annointed ones&u know what it means. The word of God shall come2pass

  15. It doesn’t surprise me the way I know South African law enforcers after winning Commission of enquiry yesterday and his image. Because even police were critized in the enquiry. Even though he is doing to win this one believe me. They will also start another thing until he is down. Remember He opened a case against the top cops, they wanted money from him. So security sector is network combining others churches go against him because of losing members, jealous people. You can see always the talk for his wealthy always they ask questions why? How? Worse he is a foreigner. Suppose its you commenting here negatively if you have annointing of God as Prophet Bushiri can you be poor? How are you going to help people? What about your children? Papa Roman Catholic church is not power but he is not a prophet he was elevated in a system but Prophet he doesn’t need elevation is a gifts of annointing. He is leader of fast growing church and he is a business man with many hotels and other business. Malawian stop jealous start looking bigger picture don’t limit yourself in mind. Today is Prophet Bushiri tomorrow they will start Alph lukau those are big heavy weight in prophetic ministries that check the big established churches. Wait and see

  16. Out God is great; this will be over soon. T.D Jake’s once said Jesus and his disciples faced a storm on their way to the other side of the sea. When Jesus fought the storm and got to the other side great things happened including the healing of Legion. Don’t worry Major 1 the great things that the devil wants to frustrate will happen.
    Consider relocating back home.

  17. The change of leadership in South Africa has affected him. It seems the likes of Zuma and his team were deliberating sitting on this case while Ramaphosa has come out with guns blazing

  19. Kikikikikiiiii, we’ve been saying all along about this crook and the many fake prophets in Africa.

  20. Just read the comments of South Africans on this story and you’ll see for yourself that if Bushiri had any sense at all, he would come back home as soon as possible. It was extremely naive of him to think that he could relocate to South Africa and swindle people there the same way he was doing here. He was already rich by Malawian standards; but he was just too greedy…

  21. Am very sad to learn of this development. I am praying for the Prophet and the ECG family that you navigate through this storm safely. These are the anointings of ministry, in fact, the gospel is not complete without the suffering aspect. We are not called to suffer but he allows us to go through suffering in order to develop us. The Lord has lifted the prophet in a unique way, it is still a shock to some people, they are still processing it. How God would take a young man to anoint him and set him on high within a period of 10 years. Honestly, what the Lord has done through Prophet Bushiri, many ministries in Africa and Malawi, in particular, have not been able to do for many years. This is still a shock, no wonder up to now ministries have not received and accepted the prophet. they are still shocked.
    Prophet Bushiri has set the pastoral and prophetic ministry so high. It was unheard of, for a Pastor to rise so high and even higher than politicians. We have been seeing politician rise, taking the stage and looking down on pastors, classifying them as beggars. But with the prophet, we are learning that Pastor can rise so high and even employ people. I say to you prophet BRAVO! BRAVO! you are the man, you have made it. Now Pastors can be respected, knowing that God can lift anyone to greater heights.
    I encourage you Prophet, to hang on and push on in faith, this too shall come to pass. In fact, this is setting you up for an internationally recognized voice. You will be held on higher platforms sir, nations will come to you for help. You are a blessing to many and millions of people are connected to you and are praying for you.
    My fellow Malawian, let us overcome jealousy I have heard many preach saying that jealousy is our biggest struggle in Malawi. It has spread across the board. If you will rise as a politician you must deal and overcome jealousy. In the church, its also rampant Pastor are struggling with it. Maybe that portion of the national anthem should be removed, and something like peace and prosperity should replace it.
    The prophet is our own son of Malawi. In this trying time let us focus on the positive. And if it’s in your power to intervene and help the prophet, please do it in love. Meanwhile, I appeal to you to stay calm the Lord is in control.

    1. I thought you are producing something that you have impacted to the world my dear. Leave your comments to yourself if you are selfish or filled with jealous or envy. be proactive my dear this is not the primitive age, open your eyes. Those you think their wealth stayed for long, are they around? Don’t push the agenda of the devil forward, every person has his own time. Remember our Master Jesus only did His work in three years and went back. Watch your mouth. Love you a lot my dear!!

    2. Even though sizikugwilizana nanenso ndikuona SKC akuwina ndipo izi ndindayamba kunena asanafike pa pick ndiye ndikugwilizana ndi masten JB sizocheza ayi

    3. Is there any difference between the two. They are all children. The trend will follow. From poor family always will go back

  26. Sad thing is after all that has been happening there some people are still ignorant they can’t even see that this guy is a fraud he want go down this time coz he has friends in higher position but the day’s are numbered now stealing from poor people shame on you bushiri

  27. It’s not easy doing business / prospering in a foreign country —please kindly come back home man of God !! You have already made your name ! South Africans and nigerians are Jealousy and wicked people –they don’t want somebody more especially Malawian to prosper (only them)–this is a pull down move !!

    2. But Simbi is prospering in the same South Africa. Ask Bushili. What has happened. He is steal alive. Why should we speculate?

  28. Government, I hope you are taking action. Why are our nationals being harased by they country in question.

    What was the final result of the false SABC report?

    This country is acting very hostile towards us.

    Minister of foreign affairs, address the nation.

    This is becoming concerning.

  31. Using the word of God to hodwink poor and vulnerable people – then doing business with the little money worshippers give as offering or tithe. Bushiri like other pentecostal pastors around the world have enriched themselves using allellua! and miracles (money). Abusing the name of Jesus. But God is GREAT!

  32. I don’t agree with ALL of his teachings but I also don’t enjoy when a Malawian is in trouble or being harassed anywhere in the world.

  36. TB Joshua was also once arrested for the so called drug dealing but it proved fake in the end. This will be fake trust me. However Malawian prophet should at least stay home like most of their Nigerian counterparts.

    1. He would have, had he practiced his theft in foreign lands. Lucky for him he lives in one of, if not the most corrupted nation on earth hence he can see his way out.

  37. So “Chomi Khumalo” reported this saga as “Nyasatimes Reporter” simply because it is sour news for his man of god?
    Wait until Bushiri walks free and this time it will not be nyasatimes reoprter breaking the news ……yes you guessed right Chomi Khumalo will report as himself!
    Waje up Chomi and smell the coffee…..and please do not edit my comment again.

  38. I am surprised he failed to perform miracles to break free from the handcuffs. Fake man and woman of god!

  39. Tawafuseni a prophet ena aja a clement chitowelo nkhoma zimenezi paja bushiri ndi mnzawo.timve ngati anawagawirako.nnanena ine this bushiri is fire angokupusitsani.a clement nkhoma has nothing to show for his associations wth th billionaire.koma he got used basi and took his books and information and later bushiri came and launched th same books in malawi.i have respect for clement nkhoma koma his insatiable appetite for money is making him being used by this false prophet.has he evr given u any money or if he was humble and a good friend one sunday he cud have come to ur church koma ayi.ife a clement nkhoma timadziwa ndinu munthu wa Mulungu koma Bushiri mukanamusiya.

  42. The great Man of God, Major Prophet already prophesied about this on 9th July last year. The church is not shaken. We know this too, shall pass. And the devil will be in big trouble.
    Mum and Dad we are with you in prayers. As you prophesied, preach to the police and to all those in custody. Let them know Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior of their lives

  43. Jesus is Lord ! as followers of christ we should be ready for this !!this is not strange for true believers ! we as Christians we are expecting even more ! prayers ! Prayers !

  44. He didn’t see it coming? Maybe his iPad wasn’t charged , he couldn’t capture the HAWKS coming.
    Ng’oma yolilitsa sichedwa kusweka

  47. He is innocent until proven guilty.

    That said, Bushiri is filthy rich for God’s Emissary. No wonder there are unfortunate and seemingly negative theories about his sources of wealth. His choice of RSA as his base speaks volumes. He would not have amassed such wealth were he based in Malawi. This begs the question as to whether he is out to save souls or to make money.

    Could this be the case of “Be ware of false Prophets”? We need Divine intervention.

  48. Well well well, perhaps he prophesied this as well!

    Gullible Africans and their chase for miracle money! It was clearly money laundering.

  49. All along they wanted just to arrest him even just one to stay in jail even though he will be out and innocent but his reputation will be in question. They want to down him longtime. Most of people know that

    1. Jesus was also arrested even though it was falsely .Major 1 we grieve with you, Jesus will see you through, no matter what.

    2. Say to the righteous it shall be well with them. Say to prophet and mayi Bushiri it ahall be well with them

      1. Don’t rush with verses …….yes innocent till proven guilty….but also wait before characterizing this as persecution…..it may as well end up justifiable arrest..and prosecution..

        1. Anybody with brains should have seen that this man had nothing to do with God To himn he was just clever enough to find a way of making money, and boy! did he make money out of foolish people out there!.

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