Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (C) speaks with his legal representatives in the dock at the East London Regional Court in KuGompo, formerly known as East London, on April 16, 2026, for sentencing over firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago. Top Stories Malema’s release not unusual, says legal expert
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema addresses his supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 following his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago. Top Stories Malema slams magistrate as 'incompetent' in gun case
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CR) waves accompanied by his wife Mantwa Malema (CL) as he leaves the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 following his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago. News Top Stories EXPLAINER | Malema granted leave to appeal sentence, not conviction
File: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (L) looks on during the first sitting of the New South African Parliament in Cape Town on June 14, 2024. News Top Stories Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years in prison in firearm discharge case
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