Court authorises NPA to sell Shepherd Bushiri’s R50 million luxury plane
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has broken his silence following the South African National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) announcement to sell off his R50 million private jet.
The controversial move comes amid long-standing allegations of financial misconduct linked to Bushiri, despite the fact that related charges were dismissed by courts in Malawi.
In a detailed public statement, the self-proclaimed prophet expressed disbelief and disappointment over the NPA’s decision, questioning the logic of auctioning his aircraft when, according to him, the matter had already been resolved.
“The case was removed from the court list,” Bushiri emphasized, adding that the courts in Malawi had found the accusations against him to be baseless.
Bushiri explained that the legal drama originally began with a forex investment initiative introduced to members of his church.
When the individuals behind the platform vanished, many investors were left out of pocket.
In what he described as an act of goodwill, Bushiri claims he personally compensated the victims with over R70 million — a gesture he says was conveniently ignored by both authorities and the media.
Taking a firm stance, Bushiri accused South African law enforcement of bias and corruption.
He pointed out that the same police officers who arrested him on previous money laundering charges — which were also dismissed in Malawi — were involved again, despite his reporting them for alleged extortion.
According to Bushiri, these officers demanded R12 million from him, and he filed complaints with several bodies, including the South African Rights Commission and the President of the Hawks.
“No action has ever been taken,” he stated.
He questioned why the NPA appeared more interested in seizing his property than pursuing those who actually orchestrated the investment fraud.
“It feels personal,” Bushiri remarked, hinting that the legal pressure may be less about justice and more about targeting him as a foreign national.
Despite the escalating pressure and the loss of his jet, Bushiri remains defiant. “
This will not intimidate me,” he said firmly, dismissing any notion that his legal troubles could be resolved through wealth or silence.
As he continues to speak out, he is urging the NPA to consider the full scope of the case, rather than what he views as selective justice.
