Malawi court sets extradition hearing for the Bushiris for March
6 January 2021 3:37 PM
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The court ruled that the couple should not be re-arrested but should continue appearing in court until their hearing on the matter, which is set for 8 March.
JOHANNESBURG - The Lilongwe Magistrates Court in Malawi has ordered that the formal hearing of the extradition process for self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary will begin in March.
The couple appeared in court on Wednesday after the Malawian government returned to the court, seeking a warrant of arrest for the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church leader as part of the beginning their extradition process.
Malawi to SA: You should have confidence in our world-class judiciary The comments were made following the homeland security minister s decision to sign extradition papers for self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri waves at supporters as he leaves the Lilongwe Magistrates Court on 19 November 2020, after skipping bail in South Africa and being arrested in Malawi. Picture: AFP
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JOHANNESBURG - Malawi s government on Monday said it had a world-class judiciary and the South African government should have confidence in it.
The comments were made following the homeland security minister s decision to sign extradition papers for self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary.