Julius Malema was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment today.
The case stems from an incident in 2018, when the Economic Freedom Fighters leader was filmed discharging a rifle into the air during a rally. The footage, which circulated widely at the time, led to charges being brought against him under South Africa’s firearms legislation.
Prosecutors have argued that the act amounted to the unlawful discharge of a firearm, while the defence has maintained that Malema did not act illegally.
The matter has been repeatedly delayed over the years due to various legal challenges and procedural issues, contributing to its lengthy timeline.
The case stems from an incident in 2018, when the Economic Freedom Fighters leader was filmed discharging a rifle into the air during a rally. The footage, which circulated widely at the time, led to charges being brought against him under South Africa’s firearms legislation.
Prosecutors have argued that the act amounted to the unlawful discharge of a firearm, while the defence has maintained that Malema did not act illegally.
The matter has been repeatedly delayed over the years due to various legal challenges and procedural issues, contributing to its lengthy timeline.