Bushiri’s extradition case adjourned to next year

The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court has adjourned hearing of the extradition case involving Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to March 11, 2024.

On Monday, State lawyer Dzikondianthu Malunda applied for the adjournment, to allow South African witness in the case, Gauteng Province Director of Public Prosecutions Sibongire Mzinyathi, to prepare well for the case as he appeared before the court late due to flight complications.

Malunda said they will engage the Republic of South Africa on logistics to avoid a similar scenario.

Defence lawyer Wapona Kita said they have no problems with the ruling.

However, Chief Resident Magistrate Madalitso Chimwaza denied the defense’s suggestion for the state to cover court costs, stating that each party is responsible for their incurred expenses.

Shepherd Bushiri and his wife are sought by the South African government for fraud charges.