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Wanted: Enlightened Christian Gathering Church leader Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. Bushiri, who fled the country in 2020 with Mary, allegedly raped girls in his congregation. Photo: Veli Nhlapo/Sowetan/Gallo Images
ADINA VAN DEVENTER

NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry

The National Prosecuting Authority received the report implicating prosecutors in delaying justice for rape victims, says the justice department

  • Khaya Koko
4 min read
Fugitive: Malawian millionaire preacher Shepherd Bushiri waves at sympathisers as he leaves the Lilongwe magistrate’s court on 19 November 2020 after skipping bail in South Africa. File photo: Amos Gumulira/Getty Images
ADINA VAN DEVENTER

We don’t want to harass Shepherd Bushiri, NPA told the Hawks

Internal meeting notes show state prosecutors allegedly stalled Shepherd Bushiri’s arrest for rape nine days before he escaped

  • Khaya Koko
6 min read