Prophet Bushiri leaves South Africa now back in Malawi

November 14, 2020 Chomi Khumalo- Nyasa Times 120 Comments

Leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church Prophet Shepherd Bushiri  and his wife have left South Africa and are in Malawi , Nyasa Times has learnt and confirmed with the prophet himself.

Bushiri (r) with former Attorney General Ralph Kasambara having a chat in Malawi after leaving South Africa violating bail conditions. Bushiri said in a statement that he and his wife temporarily left for Malawi due to safety concerns.

Bushiri and his wife travelled to Malawi despite surrendering all their travelling documents to authorities in South Africa after they were granted bail by Pretorial Magistrate Court in a case which they were charged of fraud and money laundering charges related to an investment scheme valued at about R102m.

The ECG Church leader confirmed that he and his wife in Malawi for  what he called “safety and security”.

He said they are in Malawi “ temporarily”, saying  since 2015 they have been facing persecution.

“There have been clear and evident attempts to have myself, my wife and my family killed and despite our several attempts to report to authorities, there has never been State protection,” he said.

He added that his coming to Malawi is a tactical withdrawal from Republic of South Africa solely meant to preserve our lives.

“These attempts have been heightened with recent spates of arrests and detentions that we felt the only way for us to clear our names before the law is to ensure that our lives are preserved. My wife and I strongly believe in our innocence but this cannot be proved if our lives are not preserved. We have to be alive to testify to our innocence,” he said.

He added: “As we stand here, we were arrested in 2019 on allegedly money laundering charges and it’s getting to three years now without trial because the State is not ready to give it.

“As we keep waiting for that trial to come, we were arrested again, kept in custody for over two weeks and we are not sure if we will face trial. Equally shocking is the fact that as we kept waiting to get the facts of the recent arrest, the State brought up immigration issues that they, not us, owe the public an explanation. But they want us to explain,” he said.

He has since made five positions from government of South Africa.

“First, I want the South African government to assure us of our safety and security whilst in South Africa.

“Secondly, I want the South African government to assure us that our bail will not be revoked. Our right to fair trial entails that we have access to our lawyers all the time. Revocation of the bail defeats our right to fair trial and also expose us to further security and safety challenges.

“Thirdly, I want the officers involved in investigating, arresting and prosecuting us to recuse themselves. As earlier said, this is the same team that I earlier lodged complaint against and, also, opened cases against. I won’t have a fair trial with their continued involvement.

“Fourthly, I want the South African State to see to it that all the issues I lodged and opened against these officers must be pursued to their logical conclusion before proceeding with our case.

“Finally, I want the South African State to appoint independent and professional investigators and prosecutors who should make independent decisions on the cases we are allegedly accused of,” he said.

He has since requested Malawi government to liaise with the South African government to ensure that the above issues are met.

“Once these three issues are met and I am assured of a fair, just and impartial trial, I am willing to avail myself before the South Africa justice system.

“I am looking forward to that day because my wife and I have long waited for it to prove our innocence and clear our names.

“I will hold a press briefing in Lilongwe, Malawi, and it will be aired on all media networks across the world,” he said.

However, his travelled to Malawi will be regarded by South African authorities as jumping bail.

Ironically, Bushiri’s arrival in Malawi has coincided with the visit President Lazarus Chakwera has to South Africa. Chakwera returned home on Friday night as Bushiri has also been to Malawi.

Follow and Subscribe Nyasa TV :
Follow us in Twitter

120 replies on “Prophet Bushiri leaves South Africa now back in Malawi”

  1. Bushiri thinks he can rule how south african and malawi government can work….. so pathetic on how he is giving his conditions of return to the Rainbow nation.

  3. Bushiri must leave Malawi to EU countries, because Malawi government will not jeopardise, their relationship with SA government , I think so.

      1. Fully Agree, our South African government has more explanation to give.

        My biggest fear is the general public’s response to this. I pray and wish they don’t take their anger on innocent citizens but our own government.

  5. Bushiri must explain how he will pay back money to the people who invested in his investment company in SA.When he says his life is in danger,he means these people he defrauded want him dead or alive.

  6. Everyone has a home fugitive,criminals robbers, no matter how bad a person or good he/she would be,they are welcome to be home safely.
    Homeland is not by choice is the choice from above love it or hate it

  8. Bushiri should be treated as any other criminals. How important is he for the government to be involved? Chakwera is for rule of law. Bushiri is one of the false prophets and is stealing using the name of God.

  10. So Bushiri can jump bail in South Africa and you want the whole Malawi to protect this thief who milked South Africans of their savings?? God forbid, we say NO.to this fake prophet. He has to be extradited to South Africa and clear his name.

  11. Bushiri has legitimate fears of persecution. There are powers using law enforcement to persecute him. Bushiri should have left South Africa long back. So many cases including of rape were levelled at this man and we really don’t know what is true. Bushiri should assert his rights from extradition by applying for a court injunction. My advice to Bushiri is don’t go back there. The delays in getting bail are a testimony that law enforcement is being used as a weapon of persecution.

    1. dont wrongly advice bushiri those fears are nowhere near him.its the people that he swindled that are after his life.He is a crook and he deserve to be punished.how many countries have baned him from entering there own countries.Botswana was the first one followed by zambia and zimbabwe.let him go to south africa and dance to the music he created through crookedness.

  13. Malawi is not a sanctuary for criminals who are fleeing from prosecution! Malawi is neither a Judge nor a Jury. They need to be extradited ASAP

  14. Malawi is not a paradise for fugitives!!!!, we will NOT harbor people running away from the long arm of justice, they have to face the music. President Chakwera cannot be preaching against corruption yet protecting a fugitive!!!!!!

  15. You left Malawi and pounced on the naivity of South Africans, You milked them of their life savings and made yourself filthy rich, now you are crying foul??????

  16. False Prophet/Prophetess, you are causing a Diplomatic nightmare, just go back and lay in the bed that you made without any drama/shenanigans, you can NOT jump Bail and hope Malawi government will defend you

  18. Walked on air from South Africa to Malawi. Remember that trick?, (one of the many) kikikikiiiiiiii.

  21. Even Paul was smuggled away when the Pharisees wanted to kill him. Hahaha. Much as Bushiri is a fraud we know that what he was facing in SA was more politically motivated.

  22. Reminds me of the series “Dirty Money” on Netflix. It is very difficult to believe these people on face value. Ma size ache achina “Ginimbi”, “Jeffrey Epstein”, “Donald Trump”,etc. Conmen – confidence men.

  23. The sooner Papa realizes that he is in no position legally to be issuing demands to the South African state the better. He is now a fugitive from justice and having violated his bail conditions, his bail has been automatically revoked. To now demand that it not be revoked is an exercise in futility. The Malawi government should do the honourable thing and hand him back to South African authorities as soon as an extradition request comes in. But my hunches are telling me that Papa is seeking temporary reprieve in Malawi enroute to another safer country that has no extradition treaty with South Africa. This will end very badly for Papa and his wife!

  27. Bushiri and Mary are now really fucked up!!! coz once they are extradited they will rot in South African Jail coz they have demonstrated that they are a flight risk……..

  29. Jesus never run away from all the troubles faced on this earth, surprisingly prophet and prophetess took on there heals to jump the border. WHAT A SHAME.

    1. You should read the Holy Bible Mary and Joseph had to escape,the wise men from the east also used another route on return,Jesus also slipped from the aggressors when they wanted to push him over the cliff.
      So the man of God has a right to life, as well

  30. who aided and abaitted his escape from South Africa and who let him into Malawi??? which port of entry did he use??? heads should roll…….is Malawi letting fugitives come home????

  31. You cant fight a man of God and win. It will be a testimony my prophet. We stand with you. In this World you will meet tribulations, enemies left and right because of the light you are carrying. Some are even here talking bad of you. Thank God, He promised to see us through.

  32. If he is indeed here then it is a monumental mistake. He should have been there and made his case whilst there. Coming to Malawi will be deemed as jumping the bail and the state will ask the court to revoke the bail. What a childish decision!

  33. The headlines should be jumps bail. If security was concern, why did he not say that during the bail hearing. That’s him lost everything he has left in SA and which idiot is going to believe him now.

  34. I hope and pray that President Chakwera had nothing to do with this saga/ drama otherwise it’s going to reflect really badly on him

    1. Chiefs from the North begged Chakwera to intervene in the issue when he visited the region mid-week. That is when he left for SA to discuss it with Ramaphosa.
      After discussions, Bushiri was instructed to leave. His property to follow later (cars have come in today, other property to follow) He left SA on his private jet and arrived in the country through KIA. Chakwera landed a few hours later. He might lose his property though……

  35. The picture tells the real story. Two fugitives flocking together. Chanthunya was extradited from South Africa to Malawi to face murder charges. As it is reciprocal very soon Papa you will be extradited to South Africa. Chakwera went with a begging bowl to South Africa, will his government sacrifice South Africa goodwill inorder to hide and shelter a fugitive? This will get bloody interesting for Chakwera and his fight to end corruption in this country, he will certainly be the cadaver for south Africa to dissect by sheltering these fugitives. Ikakhala nkhonya timati boxer sayiphelela. We will be watching from the stands. Waiting for part two of Papa the fugitive

    1. What are you advocating here don’t rush to conclusions Bushiri is in the country for the fear of his life not this nonsense you are busy insinuating here some of these comments I wonder if these people talking have been promised permanent residents in sa just judging based on one side of the story here both sides and make proper decisions not because of what the media is saying listen to both sides of the story first is this nyasa times or mzazi times

  38. Last time I checked traveling across borders without legal documents was a Criminal offense. Is someone trying to prove to the world that he is a hardcore criminal who can even jump bail in case his stupid followers doubted his criminal prowess. It’s time Malawi government reciprocate the SA government gesture when Malawi government wanted Chanthunya back to be prosecuted.

  40. Welcome my Prophets .Prophet Elijah did same for his safety and life by hiding in the caves when hundreds of people after his life.

    1. The only difference is that Bushiri and Mary are con artists, they are fraudsters which Prophet Elijah was not.

    2. You can’t compare Prophet Elijah with that prophet of baal, a common thief, replica of satan, the best example of what evil means …

  41. I am not a bushiri fan.

    But he has done the right thing. These south Africans are cruel, persecuting him, arresting him without trial 3 years.

    We have ma Burundi living here with us, eating n drinking, we dont bother about their business. Its none of our business, these lazy south Africans hate foreigners.

    Welcome home, But behave.

  42. Tricky now. Jeopardizing bilateral relationship of Malawi and Sosafirika. The bail given has been abused, broken and twisted resulting in another serious case, contempt of court order.

  43. They did not leave South Africa illegally, they are allowed to request for their passports to visit their home country. This made clear from the beginning. You are so quick to judge. Before you pit out false accusations talking about something you don’t know about the Prophets get your facts right.

  44. Wow what a coincidence mr president, you just visited the country same time someone jumped the bail, hhmmmmmmm?

  46. Believe Bushiri puts himself and Malawi in a difficult situation. No doubt SA will issue a international warrant for arrest any Western Country most African Countries be forced to arrest hold him until Court Extradition hearing held. The small bail paid be forfeited. He faces backlash from followers for behaving acting guilty where in SA was free to carry on business. If Malawi chooses to protect him it risks 100’s of thousands of Malawians who work and visit SA and Government Relations. Ultimately he will spend more time in jail now waiting for his hearing to conclude.

  55. this man has suffered alot, and south africa justice system is to blame for this. they can’t keep dlaying his case for thee years, everytime the state said its not ready. and while they were not ready to proscute him, they started bringing up more unknown cases on him. they paraded fake ECG members to media accusing bushiri of sex offences and after they failed they brought up money loundering issue, and after they realise that it will not hold, they brought up the issue of bushiri visa. all of this is just their plan to suck bushiri’s money.

    3. If my memory serves me right last week there was an article on the same website which described these allegations agaisnt Bushiri as manufcatured consent. It continued to say despite that Bushiri has been accused and arrested in nermrous accassions but he has not faced any trial; they have been a lot of infamous stories by SA media houses with an intention to tarnish Bushiri’s image.

    4. How does Government suck money from him except to fine him. Government and Courts are there to protect the little people who may have fallen under his spell of pyramid get rich tricks where he gets rich and they get poor. You cannot be worth $150 million without building something but you can by taking advantage of someone.

  56. The monies he transferred to wahid kassams offshore company 1.7 billion mk Deposit for the cream glass building near 7/11.
    How was that transaction done please call wahid kassam of globe group of companies for clarification

    Was mra paid,if not he should pay with fines

  57. Our correctional service will always fail us. If it was a random person they would have taken their passport.

  58. Wow what an embarrassment self proclaimed prophet Bushiri. Jesus said don’t be afraid of a man who kills your body but not your soul. Be afraid of God who will kill your body and your soul. False prophet Bushiri.

    1. Some of us will find away to hell becuase we are obssessed with scrutinizing and judging others while our lives has a lot to be desired. Put your house in order before you give your verdict you self proclaimed jury.

    2. Hypocrites use scriptures to justify their ignorance. Even Joseph the father of Jesus was told to run away from King Herod because he wanted to kill him. Have you forgotten that or you are just using the Bible to attack a man of God

  59. Wathawa? That’s exactly what the authorities in South Africa feared. Why didn’t they either tag them or put them under house arrest. Malawi government, will you please arrest this MBALA and send him back to South Africa? Or better still, charge him for frograntly acquiring a diplomatic passport.

    1. Mara Mr Kabwafu why you hate prophet Bushiri is more than hatred. What exactly did he do in your life? I wish I knew you personally. You really need deliverance whether you are a moslem or ant Christ, but your anger towards prophets is too much Shem. You think south african govt doesn’t know their whereabout? You wanted them to be killed? You are very evil Mr Kabwafu if not satanic. Journalists can write anything but the most important thing is that they are safe at home and we praise God for preserving their lives. Glory be to God.

      1. Alice, ask your Papa where is his god and the angels he was bosting that they always protect him? He challenged that he hires security for protocol purposes. Your Papa is the son of the devil and is a false prophet. Ailice are you still spiritually blind that you cannot this?

    2. If you were wise you would know that they would not just leave the country without authorities knowing. You would have known the But you are so focused in finding something wrong with the Prophet

      1. MBAVA HAS MADE A RUNNER. Can’t you hear or understand that from his (mbavas mouth?)
        Btw, he’s having a GRRRTEAT YEAR, isn’t he, kikikikiiiiiiii.

  60. I hope you have come back with your money so that we can use it to create a million jobs. If not, we will gladly send you back to RSA like a bag of maize

  61. this just shows how corrupt our africa immigration systems are. Did he fly or drive? i guess he used the road. Now pa beit-bridge wadusa bwanji, Nyamapanda etc nanga kwathu kuno. if am not wrong he was asked to surrender travel documents to RSA govt

    2. Because you people only hear what you want to hear. They are allowed to visit their home country, they can be given their passports legally to visit Malawi.

  62. The man of ‘God’ who does not want to abide by the law. He has sneaked out of RSA without
    travel documents. I don’t understand Bushiri.

    1. And you will never understand him, he is a parabola. Who told you he sneaked out without documents? Unbelievable ignorance!

  65. Bushiri having fled South Africa by jumping bail will no doubt be arrested on return to SA. Put Malawi Police and Courts at odds with SA should they request his return on extradition .Bushiri fearful for his life should have contracted bodyguards for protection. Excuse available to his lawyers is not an excuse as this right is given to those in custody. No doubt Bushiri will face imprisonment for contempt of court possibly seized or blocked access to assets held in SA. All this when Chakwera is attempting to forge a stronger relationship with SA and encourage easier travel, Visa and work documents for all Malawians.

  66. How have they travelled? since the court ordered them to surrender their travel documents. Thus, they have violated one of the most important bail conditions. I can see the prophet is here to stay! Any way welcome home

  69. Because of his bail conditions this means he has absconded and will definitely be arrested again once he steps in South Africa. Unless he has given up on everything else he owns in SA. The judge gave them bail because they also believed they were not flight risk now wachoka how did he travel without passport. Kusowa mtendere muli ndi ndalama. Seriously ingokhalani ku Malawi basi but then again interpol azakupezani. Good luck

  70. In short,he has jumped bail.

    The person who signed for them is in trouble.

    Unbelievable behaviour.

    I hope Chakwera did not smuggle him in.

    1. I don’t see our fellow south africans commenting after hurling insults to justice system. Even threatening to boycott the coming elections if he’s not given bail.

Comments are closed.