EAST LONDON - EFF leader Julius Malema's pre-sentencing hearing will be on Friday in East London.
Malema was convicted on multiple firearms-related charges.
The Red Berets say the case is political.
Malema was found guilty of being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, failing to take reasonable precautions to person or property, and reckless endangerment of persons and property.
The judgment came seven years after an incident at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium, which the EFF described as being part of its celebration theme.
Malema and co-accused Adriaan Snyman faced charges relating to the contravention of the Firearms Control Act.
The matter was brought to the courts by lobby group AfriForum, fuelling suspicions from the EFF camp that other forces were at play in the ruling that found its commander-in-chief guilty.
Malema faces up to 15 years in prison if the National Prosecuting Authority secures a successful conviction.
The long-awaited pre-sentencing will certainly divide opinion, whichever way it goes.
Anticipation is mounting ahead of Friday's proceedings at the East London Magistrate's Court.