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  • Fri, Apr 2026
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been sentenced to five years in prison for unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm

Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been sentenced to five years in prison for unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm

Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been sentenced to five years in prison for unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm, but he remains free pending his appeal. Discover what this means for South African politics, how organisations are responding, and why the case is sparking national debate.

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