WRAP | Malema Defiant as Sentencing Postponed to Thursday

Malema shows PDA to wife in court

Julius Malema has seemingly squashed all rumours of a divorce after showing affection to his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court.. The Economic Freedom Fighter leader attended the pre-sentencing hearing at the Kugompo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 15 April.  The outspoken politician was found guilty of the unlawful use of a firearm relating to a 2015 incident at the party’s fifth birthday celebration. He will return to hear his fate on Thursday .J…

WRAP | Malema defiant as sentencing postponed to Thursday

Cops lock down court for Malema sentence

By Anita Dangazele Julius Malema will hear his punishment in court on Thursday after a judge found him guilty of breaking gun laws. Heavy police teams are closely watching court buildings in East London and Polokwane to make sure supporters stay peaceful today. There is a heavy police presence in East London and across South Africa as Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema goes to court on Thursday. He is waiting to hear his puni…

South Africa: Julius Malema To Be Sentenced Thursday

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Hundreds of supporters of radical left-wing South African opposition leader, Julius Malema gathered on Wednesday ahead of his sentencing on Thursday, following his conviction in connection with firing assault rifle at a rally eight years ago. The case against Malema, the leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party was brought by AfriForum, a small far-right group which had also filed a complaints against him before the…

Malema to supporters: 'I'll go home tomorrow'

Malema reassured his followers that he would exercise his constitutional right to appeal his guilty verdict.

Malema vows appeal as firearm case continues

By Thapelo Molefe and Charmaine NdlelaEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said Wednesday he would challenge any “unfavourable” ruling as his case continues in the East London Magistrate’s Court. Malema addressed supporters outside court after proceedings in a matter in which he was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, and of recklessly discharging a firearm in a built-up area during a 2018 rally in Mdant…