Shepherd Bushiri’s Church Loses R4.9 Million Property Battle in North West Court!

VIRAL BREAKING NEWS | LEGAL CRASH MAJOR BLOW FOR MAJOR 1: Shepherd Bushiri's Church L...

VIRAL BREAKING NEWS | LEGAL CRASH

MAJOR BLOW FOR MAJOR 1: Shepherd Bushiri's Church Loses R4.9 Million Property Battle! Mzansi Reacts!

Focus: R4.9M Rustenburg Property Ownership  
  Location: North West, South Africa 🇿🇦  
  Report By: Celebrities Extreme Desk / Sona Syndication

The "Major 1" empire continues to crumble! In a high-stakes legal showdown, the North West High Court has officially dismissed a bid by Shepherd Bushiri-linked entities to claim a R4.9 million property. As liquidators move in, Mzansi is celebrating the latest defeat of the fugitive prophet!

PROPERTY PINCHED: A church linked to fugitive Malawian Prophet Shepherd Bushiri failed to prove they were the "true owners" of a prime Rustenburg congregation site.

Here at Celebrities Extreme, we are following the unravelling of the Bushiri legacy. While "Major 1" remains a fugitive in Malawi, his South African assets are being picked apart by the courts—and the public response is absolutely savage.

The Ruling Ownership Row SA Reacts FAQs Verdict

Courtroom Knockout

Acting Judge Bulelwa Mnyovu showed no leniency to the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) entities in the North West High Court.

Why the Judge Sided With Liquidators:

No Documentary Proof The church claimed a "member" bought the property in 2018 on their behalf, but the court found zero credible evidence. The property remains legally registered to Prophet Shepherd Bushiri Ministries NPC, which is currently in liquidation.

Liquidators Win Big Since PSBM was placed in liquidation in February 2024, liquidators have the legal right to manage and dispose of its assets. This ruling confirms that the Rustenburg property is one of them.

The R4.9M Ownership Mystery

The church attempted to argue that an "oral agreement" made them the true owners, but the facts told a different story.

The Refurbishment Claim ECG SA claimed they spent R5 million on building refurbishments and that congregant Maria Mokoena bought the property on the branch's behalf.

Bushiri Remains a Fugitive While his church battles for land, Bushiri is still hiding in Malawi. He fled SA in 2020 while on bail for fraud and money laundering, claiming the justice system is "flawed."

South Africans Don't Hold Back

Mzansi took to social media to celebrate the court's decision, with many calling for the Asset Forfeiture Unit to seize everything.

"I remember the congregants clapping after he told them he has millions, but it is still in their pockets. This man of God always had his socks pulled up on Sundays." — Dakalo Gerald Mafuka

"The Asset Forfeiture Unit should attach the property since he's an absconder." — Yami Yugi

"The prophet who profits from the poor. Seize all his assets in SA, yes." — Arthur Sonet Austin

Everything You Need To Know

The court found there was no credible documentary evidence to support the church's claim of ownership. The property was legally registered to PSBM, which was placed in liquidation, meaning the assets now belong to the estate managed by liquidators.

Yes. Bushiri and his wife Mary fled South Africa in November 2020 while on bail. They are facing charges of fraud, money laundering, and immigration violations. South African authorities continue to push for their extradition from Malawi.

Beyond property disputes, Bushiri has faced accusations of sexual assault, and members of his security team were previously arrested for the murder of an alleged church thief. He recently claimed SAPS officials demanded a R10 million bribe from him.

CELEBRITIES EXTREME VERDICT

The Prophet's Profit is Drying Up

The North West High Court ruling is a chilling reminder that no "Prophet" is above the law of Mzansi. For years, Shepherd Bushiri ran a massive operation in South Africa, often appearing untouchable. But with his empire being liquidated and his church losing R4.9 million properties in court, the walls are closing in.

While he sits safely in Malawi, the followers he left behind are watching as the buildings they refurbished with their own money are handed over to liquidators. It’s a tragic end for the "Jesus Nation" in Rustenburg, but for the victims of the alleged fraud, it’s a small taste of justice. Major 1 may be gone, but his legal nightmares are far from over.

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