IN PICS | Malema appears in KuGompo City for pre-sentencing

Wednesday 15 April 2026 - 14:57pm

Julius Malema

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.

EFF Leader Julius Malema

Supporters of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema listen to his speech 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.

Supporters of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema listen to his speech 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.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (C) arrives at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (C) arrives at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

A supporter holds a placard of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema as they gather ahead of his arrival at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

A supporter holds a placard of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema as they gather ahead of his arrival at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (C) arrives at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (C) arrives at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CL) and a member of his legal team Tembeka Ngcukaitobi (CR) stand in the dock at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CL) and a member of his legal team Tembeka Ngcukaitobi (CR) stand in the dock at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CR) and his wife Mantwa Malema (CL) leave 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.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CR) and his wife Mantwa Malema (CL) leave 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.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CR) and his wife Mantwa Malema (CL) leave 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.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CR) and his wife Mantwa Malema (CL) leave 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.

Julius Malema

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.

Julius Malema

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.

Julius Malema

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.

Supporters of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema listen to his speech 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.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (C) arrives at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

A supporter holds a placard of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema as they gather ahead of his arrival at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (C) arrives at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CL) and a member of his legal team Tembeka Ngcukaitobi (CR) stand in the dock at the KuGompo City Regional court in East London on April 15, 2026 for his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CR) and his wife Mantwa Malema (CL) leave 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.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (CR) and his wife Mantwa Malema (CL) leave 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.

KUGOMPO CITY - EFF leader Julius Malema was back in the East London Regional Court for pre-sentencing in his gun-discharge case.

Malema was convicted in October last year for violating the Firearms Control Act after firing live rounds during his party's birthday celebrations in 2018.

READ | Malema's lawyer argues possession of firearm doesnt carry jail sentence

Malema is adamant he won't be going to prison.

Sentencing proceedings have been adjourned until 9am on Thursday.

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