The South African authorities says the ruling of Malawi’s Justice of the Peace’s Courtroom concerning the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his spouse Mary reinforces the precept that nobody is above the legislation and underscores the significance of accountability, transparency, and adherence to authorized frameworks in each South Africa and Malawi.
South Africa filed an extradition request after Bushiri and his spouse violated their bail situations and fled to their native residence, Malawi, below suspicious circumstances, contemplating that each their passports had been seized. The 2 have been arrested in 2020 and have been granted bail of R200 000.
SA WELCOMES MALAWIAN COURT’S RULING REGARDING SHEPHERD BUSHIRI
As mentioned-above, South Africa submitted an extradition request to Malawi, looking for the return of the Bushiris to face trial on varied expenses, together with:
Rape
Violating bail situations
Contraventions of the Monetary Advisory and Middleman Providers Act,
Banking Act,
Civil Aviation Act, and
Immigration Act
COUPLE INTEND TO APPEAL RULING
The Division of Justice and Constitutional Growth stated it has been knowledgeable that the pair intends to attraction the ruling and affirmed that the South African authorities will oppose the attraction. In the event that they proceed, the division will await the result of the attraction course of.
“In the event that they select to not pursue the attraction, the Division will await formal notification from the Central Authority of the Republic of Malawi. As soon as acquired by Interpol, in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS), will coordinate the switch preparations and logistics. The State will cowl all related prices.
“Upon receipt, Interpol, in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS), will coordinate the preparations and logistics for the switch. The related prices can be borne by the State,” the Division of Justice and Constitutional Growth stated.
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