Face-to-face with Bushiri

Bushiri's followers say miraculous power flows from his lips and hands
Bushiri's followers say miraculous power flows from his lips and hands

Call him whatever you want. Describe him however way you wish. The truth of the matter is that while arguments and endless discourse about his authenticity escalate, the Malawian-born and South Africa-based prophet, Shepherd Bushiri is one of a kind. Staff Writer, TEFO PHEAGE encountered him in Pretoria, South Africa from July 28 to 31

As I enter the gates of his larger than life ministry, anxious of an unknown future, the first thing that strikes me to the core is the perennial incoming movement of hardcore believers from all corners of the world – pregnant with hope for a miracle upon departure.

The church I hear starts around 1000hrs and I wander around directionless choosing to acclimatise myself with the system and culture in order to equip myself and avoid unnecessary pitfalls. This I do in remembrance of the fact that peace and security comes first from knowing your environment.

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