The Hawks have vowed to tighten up operations and squeeze Shepherd Bushiri for whatever he’s got.

CAPE TOWN – Following the arrest of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife on fraud and money laundering charges, questions have been raised on whether churches and religious institutions should pay their taxes considering some of the opulent lifestyles church leaders live.

Bushiri yet to respond to Hawks bid to confiscate R20m private jet Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri is yet to respond to the attachment of his multi-million rand private jet by the Asset Forfeiture Unit.

Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s private jet is subject to an application of attachment by the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU).

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leader Shepherd Bushiri.

Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri's multimillion-rand private jet has been attached by the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) - part of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) - amid allegations that he fabricated loan agreement papers to acquire it.

Enlightened Christian Gathering church leader Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary.

JOHANNESBURG - Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s private jet has been attached by the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU).

After money spent on Bushiri 'special prayers', congregant has no taxi fare to go home Tebogo Mogashoa made her usual trek from Krugersdorp to Pretoria to hear Shepherd Bushiri preach.

Shepherd Bushiri’s Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church located at the Tshwane Events Centre.