Malema Handed a Custodial Sentence in East London Court A South African magistrate’s court in East London (KuGompo) has sentenced Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to five years in direct imprisonment following a long-running firearms case linked to a 2018 rally incident. The judgment, delivered on April 16, 2026, marks one of the … Continue reading Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years as South Africa’s High-Profile Gun Case Sparks Continental Debate