City of Joburg intensifying efforts to recoup millions from Shepherd Bushiri

JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg is intensifying its efforts to recoup millions of rands owed to it by controversial pastor Shepherd Bushiri.

Bushiri, who is also known as “Major One”, has been linked to numerous allegations of fraud and money laundering in recent years.

The city says it is taking legal action against Bushiri’s company, Rising Estates, to recover over R13 million in unpaid rates and taxes.

The debt has been outstanding since 2019.

The city’s spokesperson...