Church welcomes Bushiris’ bail release
The Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) has welcomed the decision by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court to grant self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary bail of R200 000 each.
The couple appeared before the court on Wednesday, alongside their co-accused Landiwe Ntlokwana, who was granted bail of R100 000.
Another co-accused Zethu Mudolo also appeared in court and was granted R20 000 bail.
ECG spokesperson Ephraim Nyondo says Bushiri’s followers are happy to be reunited with their leaders.
“It has always been the prayer of the church and all those who stood with us to see them out and continue their God’s mission to preach the gospel and reach out to people through their humanitarian work.
“The church, hence, wants to send its warmest regards to all its members, followers and, also, the general public for support rendered to our leaders during their time in custody,” he adds.
The couple was arrested over two weeks ago on claims of fraud in the R102 million investment scheme.
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