SOME love him, others detest him. To openly mention the name Bushiri in Lilongwe, Malawi, is almost blasphemous.
Most residents said they would rather not talk about him, especially to strangers, even if they mentioned that they are among the followers of the fugitive and self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary in court. Photo by Gallo Images
Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary in court. Photo by Gallo Images
The infamous prophet has managed to gather thousands and thousands of followers around him over the years, and since he fled to his home country of Malawi, some people from other countries, including South Africa, have also made their way there.
Bushiri supporters outside Lilongwe Magistrates Court in Malawi. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Bushiri supporters outside Lilongwe Magistrates Court in Malawi. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
"I would rather not say anything about him."
Mary Bushiri donating food parcels and homes to the elderly in Malawi.
Kadubula housing project for the elderly donated by the Bushiris.
Kadubula housing project for the elderly donated by the Bushiris.
Fugitive Mary Bushiri donating food parcels and houses in Malawi.
Fugitive Mary Bushiri donating food parcels and houses in Malawi.
Unfinished building structure that looks like one of Shepard Bushiri’s building in Lilongwe Malawi. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Unfinished building structure that looks like one of Shepard Bushiri’s building in Lilongwe Malawi. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
BUSHIRIS back to face the music!
Story by Kgomotso Medupe | DAILY SUN REPORTER
SELF-PROCLAIMED prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary are expected to appear in the Lilongwe Magistrates Court in Malawi on Monday, 10 July, for their extradition hearing.
The matter, which was due to begin in May, was postponed after the Bushiris' lawyer, Wapona Kita, made an application in court that the witness statements were not authenticated according to the Malawian extradition law. South Africa is expected to parade witnesses as ordered by the high court in Malawi.
A delegation, which comprised of senior prosecutors from the National Prosecuting Authority, the Investigative Directorate and investigators from South African Police Services, arrived in Malawi in May for the preparation of the case.
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary are expected to appear in the Lilongwe Magistrates Court.
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary are expected to appear in the Lilongwe Magistrates Court.
Bushiri's supporters at court during his court case. Photo by Gallo Images.
Bushiri's supporters at court during his court case. Photo by Gallo Images.
Court gives BUSHIRIS Another 'lifeline'!
Story by Kgomotso Medupe | DAILY SUN REPORTER
THE hearing in the extradition proceedings against self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary has been postponed.
The Bushiris were scheduled to appear on Monday, 10 July, for the first part of the hearing at the Lilongwe Magistrates Court in Malawi.
The hearing was adjourned after the parties received an order from the court that the presiding magistrate is out of the country and the couple should appear for a new court date on Thursday, 20 July.
Bushiri's supporters outside Lilongwe Court in Malawi. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Bushiri's supporters outside Lilongwe Court in Malawi. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
BUSHIRI'S HOMETOWN
in the footsteps of a reporter!
Story by Kgomotso Medupe | DAILY SUN REPORTER |Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Bikes and bicycles are like UBERS here!
IN Mzansi, a motorbike or a scooter can be called a luxurious toy but in Malawi, it's a necessity.
Be it to navigate the damaged roads, to earn a living or to get affordable transportation from their respective destinations.
With a weak economy, Malawians in Lilongwe rely on their motorcycles and scooters to provide for their families and conduct business.
"There are no jobs here, so this bike helps me bring some money home."
Malawi's SIGEGE slaps harder than Amagwinya!
Story by Kgomotso Medupe | DAILY SUN REPORTER
MALAWI may be one of the poorest countries on the African continent, but the people there are rich at heart.
The kindness and patience towards foreigners and tourists is what attracts people to the "warm heart of Africa", as it is called.
From the airport to the street vendors, the first thing that greets you is their smile and willingness to talk to you.
"No, that's not amangwinya, come and taste,"
Ex-Malawian soccer star longs for his Mzansi son!
Story by Kgomotso Medupe | DAILY SUN REPORTER
FORMER Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits midfielder Chancy Gondwe is appealing for help in finding his long-lost son.
The retired soccer star, who is now a pastor, said he last saw his son when he was about two or three years old.
Gondwe, who moved to Malawi in 2003 after his soccer career ended because of a rough nightlife, alcohol abuse, told Daily Sun he longs to be reunited with his son, who could be around 26 or 27.
He was forced to move back to his home country after hitting rock bottom, and that meant leaving behind his child, who was still a toddler.
"I was a dead man walking. I had nothing but a single bed, blankets and four pots."
Ex-soccer star turned pastor, Chancy Gondwe said he needs help find his son. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Ex-soccer star turned pastor, Chancy Gondwe said he needs help find his son. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
In the words of popular amapiano artist Janta MW!
Malawian artist: 'Amapiano SAVED my life!'
Story by Kgomotso Medupe | DAILY SUN REPORTER
WHEN the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, the life of Malawian Afro-pop musician Janta MW, whose real name is Shukulani Mwachumu, went downhill.
He stopped getting gigs and his marriage also fell apart. He felt hopeless and said that suicide was the only way out for him.
Speaking to Daily Sun at his studio in Lilongwe, Malawi, Janta said that before he could put an end to his life, he decided to record one last song titled Ndalira, which translates as "I cry," but he had no idea that this song would be the lifeline he had been looking for.
Shukulani 'Janta MW' Mwachumu said he had a chance to be in the same studio with Nkosazana Daughter and Marumba Pitch. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Shukulani 'Janta MW' Mwachumu said he had a chance to be in the same studio with Nkosazana Daughter and Marumba Pitch. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Shukulani 'Janta MW' Mwachumu said he had a chance to be in the same studio with Nkosazana Daughter and Marumba Pitch.
Shukulani 'Janta MW' Mwachumu said he had a chance to be in the same studio with Nkosazana Daughter and Marumba Pitch.
Shukulani 'Janta MW' Mwachumu said he had a chance to be in the same studio with Nkosazana Daughter and Marumba Pitch.
Shukulani 'Janta MW' Mwachumu said he had a chance to be in the same studio with Nkosazana Daughter and Marumba Pitch.
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