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Prophets

In terms of future-telling failures, this is a Major One
Opinion
/ 24 October 2020

In terms of future-telling failures, this is a Major One

Bushiri knows how to pull a crowd. Ace knows a ponzi scheme. Paddy Harper predicts that a new prophet may profit at Luthuli House

By Paddy Harper
Commission calls for new limits to halt the commercialisation of religion
Article
/ 13 July 2017

Commission calls for new limits to halt the commercialisation of religion

A commission wants regulations for religious leaders and a probe into possible tax evasion.

By Carl Collison
​Frogs vs angels: Prophet Bushiri’s angel landing pad plan declared illegal
Article
/ 10 January 2017

​Frogs vs angels: Prophet Bushiri’s angel landing pad plan declared illegal

Shepherd Bushiri didn’t have an environmental permit to build on land zoned for agriculture.

By Sipho Kings
False prophets delay the coming of SA’s moral regeneration
Article
/ 11 February 2015

False prophets delay the coming of SA’s moral regeneration

People are desperate to escape poverty and are turning to charismatic churches that promise them healing and material rewards.

By Staff Reporter
The prophet syndrome: Let them eat grass
Analysis
/ 23 October 2014

The prophet syndrome: Let them eat grass

In a society rife with depravity and inequality it is little wonder TB Joshua and his ilk are thriving.

By Staff Reporter
Preaching the gospel of bling
Africa
/ 4 April 2012

Preaching the gospel of bling

Zimbabwe’s new prophets are packing large arenas with promises of riches and redemption and, boy, are they bringing in the cash.

By Jason Moyo

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