Glimmer of Hope for Julius Malema as EFF Leader Tries to Dodge Prison

Julius Malema granted leave to appeal conviction in gun-discharge case

In April, Julius Malema was sentenced to five years' direct imprisonment for his public firearm discharge case.

Glimmer of hope for Julius Malema as EFF leader tries to dodge prison

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema wins leave to appeal his firearm conviction, saving his seat in Parliament.

High Court gives Malema permission to appeal firearm conviction

Malema was found guilty of contravening the Firearms Control Act by the East London Magistrate's Court last year and handed an effective five years in direct imprisonment by Magistrate Twanet Olivier in April.

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The High Court in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape has granted EFF leader Julius Malema leave to appeal his conviction. This relates to the case of Malema discharging a firearm in public in July of 2018 at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane while the party was celebrating its 5th anniversary. In October 2025, he was found guilty in the Regional Court at KuGompo City on charges which include the unlawful firearm possession, ammunition possession a…

Julius Malema: Court grants EFF president leave to appeal his firearm conviction

Julius Malema wins leave to appeal his firearm conviction, but his five-year prison sentence remains in force as the legal challenge moves ahead in Makhanda.

Malema gets a shot at fighting gun conviction

The Makhanda High Court granted Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema leave to appeal five firearm convictions, and his five-year prison sentence is under appeal.