The Malawi government has applied to extradite self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife.

The formal hearing is set to begin on the 8th of next month.

The couple appeared in court in Malawi last month, after a warrant of arrest was issued.

The Bushiris fled SA in November while on bail. They are charged with theft, fraud, and money-laundering.

Law enforcement authorities are still piecing together evidence to determine how controversial leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary went to Malawi without their travel documents.

The two are facing criminal charges of money laundering, theft and fraud involving about R102 million.