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Bushiri Admits He Came to SA “To Make Money” as Fugitive Status & Fraud Charges Haunt His Legacy

April 22, 2025
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Bushiri Admits He Came to SA “To Make Money” as Fugitive Status & Fraud Charges Haunt His Legacy
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Fugitive Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri has reignited outrage after bluntly confessing his primary reason for entering South Africa was financial gain, not spiritual mission. The controversial televangelist—wanted on fraud and money laundering charges—made the admission during a heated exchange with EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who had questioned the source of his wealth.

Profit Over Prophecy
“I came to South Africa to make money,” Bushiri declared, exposing what critics call the unvarnished truth behind his prosperity gospel empire. The statement validates long-held suspicions that his Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church operated as a wealth extraction scheme targeting vulnerable believers.

The self-proclaimed prophet’s candid remark lays bare the commercialization of faith that has become synonymous with his ministry. His empire, built on promises of miracles and financial blessings, crumbled in 2021 when he fled South Africa while on bail—allegedly using a private jet to escape trial on charges of swindling followers out of R102 million.

Systemic Exploitation Exposed
Bushiri’s admission spotlights broader concerns about foreign religious figures abusing South Africa’s spiritual marketplace:

  • Prosperity Gospel Peddlers: The trend of pastors prioritizing lavish lifestyles over pastoral care

  • Regulatory Gaps: Lack of oversight for religious organizations’ financial operations

  • Migration Loopholes: Bushiri entered SA illegally before acquiring fraudulent permits

“The mask is off,” Ndlozi responded. “This confirms he saw our people as ATMs, not a congregation needing salvation.”

Ongoing Fallout
While Bushiri now operates from Malawi, his case continues to haunt South Africa:

  • The NPA maintains an active warrant for his arrest

  • Civil suits from defrauded congregants remain unresolved

  • Pressure grows for stricter “anti-Bushiri laws” regulating religious institutions

As Parliament considers tighter controls on religious funding and foreign-led churches, Bushiri’s shocking confession may become the catalyst for long-delayed reforms. For thousands of his former followers—and a nation weary of spiritual scams—the revelation offers bitter vindication.

The Bottom Line: Bushiri’s money-driven ministry exemplifies the dark side of unchecked religious entrepreneurship. His admission strengthens calls for accountability in a sector where faith and fraud have become dangerously intertwined.

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