Pretoria Court Approves Sale of Bushiri’s R50 Million Jet
Pretoria’s North Gauteng High Court has approved the sale of Shepherd Bushiri’s R50 million luxury jet.
The court ruling, issued on April 3, 2025, allows the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to proceed with the sale of the Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, which has been stored at Lanseria Airport since Bushiri and his wife, Mary, fled South Africa in 2020 according to a report by MDN News.
The Case Against Bushiri
Bushiri and his wife face charges of fraud, money laundering, and violating the Prevention of Organized Crime Act. The NPA alleges that the aircraft was acquired using illicit funds, making it a key focus of their investigation.
The Sale Process
The NPA will appoint the National Aircraft Corporation to manage the sale, with proceeds supporting ongoing asset recovery efforts linked to Bushiri’s alleged financial crimes.
Current Status
Bushiri is currently in Malawi, and South African authorities are working towards his extradition. This court ruling marks a significant step in South Africa’s legal proceedings against him.
