Malema's firearm conviction: EFF claims political targeting ahead of elections

Malema's firearm conviction: EFF claims political targeting ahead of elections

Julius Malema convicted; mainstream press throws hissy fit

Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden, Zakhele Mthembu, and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.In this episode we discuss Julius Malema’s firearm conviction and whether prison is on the cards. They also challenge News24’s attack on podcasters, where Adriaan Basson contrasted “evidence-based journalism” with “performative outrage,” despite mainstream media’s own record of missteps and bias.Thanks for reading…

South Africans divided as multiple civil society groups call for Julius Malema’s removal from JSC

Civil society organisations have called for EFF leader Julius Malema to be removed from the Judicial Service Commission following his firearms convictions.

Malema’s Conviction: Quo Vadis for the EFF?

Marcus MolokoEFF leader Julius Malema has been convicted on firearm-related charges by the East London Magistrates Court — a ruling that could spell serious trouble for the future of the July 28 movement.The charges stem from a 2018 rally at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, where Malema discharged an alleged semi-automatic rifle into the air during the party’s anniversary celebrations.Despite claims by Malema that the weapon …

Discussion | EFF leader to appeal conviction

Discussion | EFF leader to appeal conviction Zandile.Khumalo Fri, 10/03/2025 - 11:43 JOHANNESBURG - EFF maintains that there was no shooting of ammunition at the party's fifth anniversary celebrations held in the country's Eastern Cape province in 2018. EFF leader Julius Malema has been convicted for breaking the country's gun laws.READ | 'Going to prison or dying is a badge of honour' -Malema says after guilty verdictBut he insists the prosecu…