Bushiri Extradition: Malawi Court to Hear Review Application
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Bushiri Extradition Saga Continues: Malawi Court to Review Application
The ongoing legal battle surrounding the extradition of Shepherd and Mary Bushiri from Malawi to South Africa has taken another turn. The High Court in Lilongwe is scheduled to hear the review application filed by the couple, challenging the previous ruling that ordered their surrender to South African authorities.
The Bushiris, who face charges of fraud and money laundering in South Africa, are contesting the March judgment by the Chief Resident Magistrate. They have presented 15 grounds for review, arguing that the magistrate erred in law.
According to court papers, self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri claims he is being asked to answer to rape charges without proper identification of the alleged victims. He argues that the extradition docket only identifies the victims with alphabetical letters, from A to H.
Furthermore, Bushiri contends that the authority to proceed, issued by Malawi, lists only 3 counts of rape, while the extradition request includes 8 counts. He questions the validity of an extradition based on counts where there is allegedly no supporting evidence.
Legal analyst Melusi Xulu suggests that improved communication between South Africa and Malawi could be crucial in resolving the extradition dispute. Xulu believes there may be a political standoff between the two countries, potentially hindering the process.
"There are certain extraditions that we try to do. But we fail in that. But we should involve the country, which is the requested country, to hand the accused back to the country where he’s accused of crimes that he’s committed. So, what we must do, we must involve Malawi in this process," Xulu stated.
The outcome of this review application could significantly impact the future of the Bushiri case and the relationship between South Africa and Malawi. The legal proceedings are being closely watched by both countries.
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