By Amy Musgrave
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has lashed out at uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary general Floyd Shivambu for visiting so-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who fled South Africa in 2020 while facing charges, including rape and fraud.
Kubayi said the MKP was a political party represented in Parliament and Shivambu’s association was a blatant act of disrespect towards South Africa’s legal system.
“Mr Shivambu’s actions erode public trust in the justice system and embolden those who believe they can escape accountability,” Kubayi said in a statement.
“No one, regardless of status or position, is above the law. Political leaders have a responsibility to uphold the rule of law, not fraternise with fugitives.”
The Bushiris, who are in Malawi, violated their bail conditions and prompted an official extradition request to the Malawian government.
In March 2025, a Malawian court ruled in favour of extraditing the couple to South
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