The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Improvement Mmamoloko Kubayi has labelled uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Occasion secretary-general Floyd Shivambu’s go to to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri’s church in Malawi as a blatant act of disrespect towards South Africa’s authorized system.
Bushiri is a fugitive who fled South Africa in 2020 whereas dealing with severe expenses, together with rape and fraud.
FLOYD SHIVAMBU’S VISIT TO SHEPHERD BUSHIRI’S CHURCH CONDEMNED
In movies circulating on social media, Bushiri made a grand entrance alongside Shivambu throughout an Easter service.
The self-proclaimed pastor additionally acknowledged his [Shivambu] presence forward of his sermon as congregants cheered for the previous Financial Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president.
Shivambu additionally took to X (previously Twitter) to thank Bushiri for internet hosting him.
“Thanks my brother, Prophet Bushiri for internet hosting us and for the type phrases. The federal government scale quantity of labor you do to economically, educationally, socially and spiritually uplift our folks is unparalleled now and in historical past.
“I do know that the management and other people of Malawi admire and cherish the various large programmes you do for the folks on the bottom. Proceed doing the great work,” he posted.
Following the go to, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Improvement, Mmamoloko Kubayi, strongly condemned Shivambu’s conduct, describing his affiliation with Bushiri as a blatant act of disrespect towards South Africa’s authorized system.
Kubayi cautioned that such behaviour by a political chief not solely undermines the credibility of the judiciary but in addition diminishes the gravity of the fees towards Bushiri, sending a harmful message to the general public and to victims of crime.
“Mr Shivambu’s actions erode public belief within the justice system and embolden those that consider they will escape accountability,” Kubayi stated.
“Nobody, no matter standing or place, is above the regulation. Political leaders have a accountability to uphold the rule of regulation, not fraternise with fugitives,” she added.
The Minister additionally urged all public representatives to work in partnership with regulation enforcement authorities to safeguard the nation from those that violate the regulation.
WHY THE UPROAR?
The Division of Justice and Constitutional Improvement stated the Bushiris’ illegal departure from South Africa constituted a direct violation of their bail situations and prompted an official extradition request to the Malawian authorities.
Additional, as a celebration represented within the Parliament of South Africa, the uMkhonto weSizwe Occasion has an obligation to uphold justice and respect the integrity of South Africa’s authorized processes.
In March 2025, a Malawian court docket authorized the couple’s extradition to South Africa to face justice. Nevertheless, the couple appealed the choice, citing a insecurity in South Africa’s justice system.
Kubayi accused the couple of yet one more delaying tactic. Nevertheless, she stated they’re working very exhausting with the Nationwide Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to make sure that they’re introduced again to South Africa.
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