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JOHANNESBURG – The government of Malawi has issued a statement expressing concern about the treatment of President Lazarus Chakwera when he left the country.
Chakwera’s presidential envoy was subjected to additional security checks and searches that the statement described as inappropriate and inconsistent with the treatment received upon entering the country.
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“The government of Malawi is aware and grateful that the South African government recently issued a public statement, exonerating President Chakwera of the false accusations that dominate the South African media that his presidential plane was used as a conduit for the trafficking of two Malawians . [Shepherd and Mary Bushiri] wanted by South African authorities, “the statement read.
He went on to say that the South African government’s response fell short of acknowledging Chakwera’s poor treatment.
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The President of Malawi was on an official visit to South Africa.
The Bushiri violated their conditions of bail as they are not allowed to travel outside of South Africa.
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Last week, the couple were granted bail of 200,000 rand each.
They face charges of theft, money laundering and fraud in connection with an alleged investment plan of 100 million rand.
* Dan Moyane from eNCA spoke with an immigration attorney about the extradition process. Watch the interview above for more
