'I pray for you dad': Bushiri supporters stand by their man

04 February 2019 - 13:35 By Cebelihle Bhengu

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Shepherd Bushiri remains a popular figure to many of his supporters, despite criminal charges being brought against him and his wife.
Image: Prophet Shepherd Bushiri via Facebook

Shepherd Bushiri has been dominating headlines and social media platforms since his arrest on Friday following an investigation by the Hawks.

Bushiri and his wife Mary were held on charges related to money laundering, fraud and organised crime.

While the Hawks have been investigating Bushiri since 2015, his supporters remain adamant that he is innocent.

Prayer and anger: South Africans divided over Bushiri as church leader appears in court

Followers of controversial pastor Shepherd Bushiri rallied together outside the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court.

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On Monday, Bushiri and his wife made a brief appearance at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria.

The case was postponed to Wednesday, with Bushiri and his wife remaining in custody until then.

While scores of supporters of Bushiri's Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church prayed outside court on Monday, many others took to social media to stand by their "father".

I cannot wait. We thank God for Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's spiritual father. I cannot miss this for anything. God is still speaking today. Devil is in trouble.
— Bongekile Nkomo (@bongekilekhuma4) February 4, 2019

All religious institutions are corrupt, poor "Shepherd Bushiri" is just an unfortunate escape goat
— A (@MaAnzo1) February 4, 2019

#NoMajor1NoVote

Message from Shepherd Bushiri's supporters in South Africa.
— Norman Tondole (@TondoleNorman) February 4, 2019

Asthma and diabetic left me because of the anointing that is working on my Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, I thank God for using him mightly. And I will forever stand by him I love you Papa my Oracle.
— #Making😘JesusFamous (@Primros49984985) February 4, 2019

When I grow up I wanna be Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, The Major 2😣 pic.twitter.com/nEKm6pQKVk
— Si6usiso (@Si6usiso) February 4, 2019

On our way to worship the God of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri. @psbushiri
For the word says,
"Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God."
Psalm:92:13#bible #MAJOR1
— Prayer Quotes (@prayerquotes_tw) February 3, 2019

I am not afraid to publicly announce that I am a daughter of Prophetess Mary Bushiri and Prophet Shepherd Bushiri
— Zwo (@PrudenceZW) February 2, 2019

God is above all that you are facing Prophet Shepherd Bushiri. Now i understand what it means to be your spiritual son. I pray for you dad.#iloveyou #istandwithyou pic.twitter.com/47kVArLYN2
— Major Favour (@ScarraAsino) February 3, 2019

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is a Man of God... those that think that they are fighting him are actually fighting our God... for sure we will fear no evil and we will not loose to the devil. #HANDSOFFBUSHIRI
— Nikanor (@Nikanor94719985) February 2, 2019