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Floyd Shivambu is still MK Party secretary-general as exit rumors swirl
MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu is in hot water with the leadership after he chose to rub shoulders in Malawi with fugitive pastor, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
EFF leaders slam Floyd Shivambu’s Bushiri visit, links to ‘evil’ Israel
Floyd Shivambu's visit to Shepherd Bushiri's church on Easter Friday has ignited political outrage, particularly after an Israeli flag was spotted behind the pulpit, raising accusations of support for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
'Fraternising with fugitives': Floyd Shivambu faces backlash after attending Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Good Friday service
The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party has publicly distanced itself from Secretary General Floyd Shivambu's visit to Shepherd Bushiri's church.
Prophet Bushiri criticises NPA's auction of his R50 million jet
South African authorities have initiated the auction of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's R50 million private jet amidst ongoing fraud allegations. Bushiri, now based in Malawi, claims the case against him has been dismissed and accuses South African officials of corruption and victimisation. Despite reimbursing victims with R70 million, the controversial preacher faces continued legal pressure in what he describes as a personal vendetta.
Bushiri and his wife ordered to be extradited to SA for rape and financial crimes
Shepherd and Mary Bushiri, who fled South Africa after violating bail conditions, are set to be extradited from Malawi to face serious charges, including rape and financial crimes.
Judge Holland-Muter taken to task on 'irregular, unjust conduct'
Mudolo was an investor in self-proclaimed prophet Sheppard Bushiri’s mega church project and was charged alongside Bushiri who skipped the country following his arrest in 2020.
Trial begins for Bushiri’s co-accused in R102 million fraud case
The trial of six individuals and one company, including Shepherd Bushiri’s co-accused, begins this week at the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, facing serious charges of fraud and theft amounting to R102 million.
Concerns over Bushiri-linked church in Soshanguve addressed
The church addressed community concerns and maintained distance from Bushiri's alleged fraudulent activities.
Mboro believes the likes of Bushiri and some untouchable cartel are behind his arrest
Mboro, the leader of Incredible Happenings Church, briefed the media in Germiston, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday after being granted R3 000 bail by the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court last week.
Bushiri’s gospel of lies
Members of his church are speaking out about how they invested money in his scheme
Bushiri urged to prove R10m bribe claims
In a series of social media posts and online publications in Malawi, Bushiri made claims that a company called Rising Estate Limited was the beneficiary of his church funds.
ICYMI: Rights body calls on State to ‘come clean’ on Bushiri case
The organisation has also written to Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) to complain about the case.
NPA prosecutes without fear or favour, says Mhaga
The country justice is being weaponised to deal with me
NPA expose Bushiri’s ‘lies’
All prosecutorial decisions are based on evidence and NPA is guided by law
Ex-member of security staff denies Bushiri’s ‘attack’ story
Last October, speaking through his online publication, “Malawi. 24”, Bushiri claimed that he was a victim of an attack and an armed robbery incident on February 7, 2020.
SAPS calls on Bushiri to come forward over his claim of R10 million ‘bribe’ against officers
In a series of social media posts and online publications in Malawi, Bushiri made bold claims about the SAPS and ordinary South Africans saying they were “jealous” of him adding that he and his wife had “left” SA because they felt persecuted after their arrest.
WATCH: ‘Heartbroken’ Prophet Bushiri accuses SA police of demanding R10 million bribe
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has accused the South African Police Service (SAPS) of demanding a R10 million bribe from him and his wife, Mary.
Strong leadership key to fixing immigration woes
OPINION: Even after the White Paper has been adopted and the necessary legislation passed, this will not be a panacea to our challenges, writes Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu.
R500m Tshwane Events Centre formerly known as Pretoria Showgrounds in dilapidated state
The EFF visited the centre a year after it was reported that it was under attack from vandals, who stole almost every electric cable and left the place in the dark.
NPA still pursuing extraditing the Guptas, Bushiri
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola said they still want the Gupta brothers and prophet Shepherd Bushiri to be brought back to South Africa to face corruption charges.
Vusi ‘Khekhe’ Mathibela murder trial lawyer drops two of accused to represent Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi
These circumstances did not sit well with Judge Papi Mosopa, who issued a warrant of arrest for the social worker who had to go to court yesterday to testify in mitigation of sentence regarding the four accused.
Delegation of officials from SA in Malawi for extradition hearing of Shepherd Bushiri, wife
The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services said senior and highly experienced prosecutors from the National Prosecuting Authority, the Investigative Directorate and investigators from the SAPS would take part in the hearing.
‘See you in court’, says Bushiri after court orders his accusers in South Africa to come to Malawi
Reacting to the ruling, Bushiri said “this is a fair ruling and we look forward to meeting them in court where we will exercise our right to cross examine them”.
Shepherd Bushiri co-accused’s R102 million fraud case postponed for last time
Willah Mudolo, his wife Zethu Mudolo, and Landiwe Ntlokwana Sindani appeared in court, sans the prophet and his wife Mary, where they were joined by two other accused who were recently added to the matter.
Zim presidential hopeful loses financial services license over R200m Bushiri loan
Joseph Makamba Busha’s JM Busha Asset Managers was stripped of its license as a registered financial service provider (FSP) in April last year in terms of the determination of the fit and proper requirements after the FSCA found that its assets did not exceed its liabilities.