By Chisomo Phiri
The High Court in Lilongwe on Wednesday April 2,2025, temporarily blocked the extradition of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to South Africa,allowing the couple to remain at liberty until the court reaches a final verdict.
Court Proceedings
Judge Mzondi Mvula scheduled June 12, 2025 as the date for oral arguments from both the defense and prosecution.
He said the arguments will focus on the couple’s request to review the lower court’s ruling that approved their extradition.
Mvula also directed both parties to submit written arguments within 21 days.
The court is expected to deliver its judgment on August 5, 2025.
The Bushiris face multiple charges in South Africa, including rape, forgery, fraud and bail-jumping.
They fled the rainbow nation in 2020 while out on bail and have been fighting extradition since then.
