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On April 16, 2026, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years direct imprisonment by the East London Regional Court for discharging a firearm in a public place. The conviction stems from a 2018 incident at a rally in Mdantsane where he fired a rifle. An appeal against the sentence is planned.Key Aspects of the Case:Charges: Malema was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, and reckless endangerment.The Incident: In July 2018, video footage captured Malema firing a firearm, which allegedly belonged to a security company associated with his former co-accused, Adriaan Snyman.Sentence: Magistrate Twanet Olivier handed down the five-year sentence, noting the seriousness of the offence while considering that he was a first-time offender.Outcome: Following the sentencing on April 16, 2026, reports indicate that a process to appeal the ruling was initiated.COURT DELIVERS GUILTY VERDICT IN THE JULIUS MALEMA CASE - NPA03 Oct 2025 — Mr Julius Malema has been found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, discharge of a firearm in a built-up area, failur...NPA Home1:22WATCH | Malema sentenced to 5 years imprisonment in firearm caseYouTube·News24Malema sentenced to 5 year prison term in firearm case16 Apr 2026 — 16th April 2026 BY: Reuters. EFF leader Julius Malema. EFF leader Julius Malema. EFF leader Julius Malema. EFF leader Julius Malema. EFF leader Julius Malema. S...Polity.org.zaJulius Malema sentenced to 5 years in prison in firearm discharge case16 Apr 2026 — Thursday 16 April 2026 - 11:00am. File: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema (L) looks on during the first sitting of the New South African Parl...eNCAWith the firearm case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) ...16 Apr 2026 — * reaction · * comments. Should political leaders face stricter consequences for breaking the law? The Original News Room ► Politics South Africa. 1d · Publi...FacebookWATCH LIVE | Julius Malema firearm case sentencing continues16 Apr 2026 — Editor's Choice. 1. Appeal launched after Julius Malema sentenced to five years. 2. BREAKING | Julius Malema sentenced to five years' imprisonment. 3.