SA Supports Rebecca Malope After She Was Wrongfully Accused of Being at Bushiri’s Church in Malawi

• South Africans have shown strong support for Dr Rebecca Malope after she was wrongly accused of performing at Shepherd Bushiri's church during the Easter Holidays
• The video shared by Bushiri, which many thought was recent, was revealed to be from two years ago when Malope performed in Malawi, and she denied ever visiting Bushiri's church
• Despite her denial, some fans criticised Malope for her past association with the fugitive Bushiri, raising concerns about the power of association

South Africans have rallied behind gospel legend Dr Rebecca Malope after she made headlines for allegedly performing at Shepherd Bushiri's church during the Easter Holidays.

SA reacts to wrongful accusations against Rebecca Malope

Bushiri caused a buzz on social media when he shared a video claiming he was in good standing with the acclaimed singer. However, it was recently announced that the video was from two years ago when Malope performed in Malawi, not a recent video as many were made to believed.

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Although Dr Malope ignored Bushiri's post, News 24 reported that the singer alleged that she had never been to Bushiri's church. Fans showed support for the gospel star and blasted Bushiri for creating confusion among social media users.

@Markosonke1 said:

"Oksalayo, Rebecca didn’t even know she was in prophecy — she was just trying to hit a high note, not raise the dead!"

@edo7662774 commented:

"I believe Rebecca. But Bushiri's will vehemently deny, even accusing her. This lie says a lot about Bushiri. Continue trusting him at your own peril."

However, some fans accused Dr Rebecca Malope of associating with a fugitive. Many pointed out that Bushiri was already a fugitive two years ago when the video was taken.

@Andiswa12088445 said:

"Whether it’s two years or now, the clip says so much about Mam Rebecca. It’s the power of association. Oksalayo, Bushiri was a fugitive even back then!"

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@Ke_Moeletsi wrote:

"Bushiri fled this country 5 years ago, so whether this thing happened this year or 2 years ago, it doesn't change that Mme Rebecca visited a fugitive."

@SpheriFarmers commented:

"The difference is the same; two years ago, he was a fugitive."

@XhosaFact said:

"So does it make it better that 2 years ago Rebecca participated in events to sustain and promote a rape accused and fraud illusionist man of the cloth? No, she should never ever again sing at government events @GovernmentZA. She, like @FloydShivambu, is a security risk to the State."

MK Party distances itself from Shivambu's visit to Bushiri's church

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that the MK Party distanced itself from Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu's visit to Malawi, where he celebrated Good Friday with self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri on 18 April 2025.

The MK Party, which is the official opposition in Parliament, posted a statement on its @Mkhontowesizwex X account on 20 April. The statement came less than a day after Shivambu's visit to Bushiri went viral, garnering widespread criticism from members of the public and politicians.

Source: Briefly News