insert_link South Africa Analyst predicts extended legal battle in Malema case East London Magistrate Court, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Photo credit: Daily Dispatch) South African civil rights organisation AfriForum says it is awaiting the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, expected to commence on Friday at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Speaking toFuture Media News, South Africa-based political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast said he does not expect the matter to end at the magistrate’s court level, predicting that Malema […] today22 January, 2026
insert_link South Africa Julius Malema to be sentenced on Friday AfriForum, a South African civil society organisation that advocates for Afrikaner interests, says it is awaiting the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, which is expected to begin on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court. AfriForum spokesperson Jacques Broodryk says the organisation believes the sentence should reflect accountability under the law. Malema was found guilty in October of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, as […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link South Africa Julius Malema found guilty in firearm case Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images EFF leader Julius Malema has been found guilty on all counts in his firearm case at the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape. His co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted of all charges. Magistrate Twanet Olivier postponed the case to 23 January next year for a pre-sentencing report. The case stems from an incident at a rally in Mdantsane in 2018, […] today1 October, 2025
