All eyes will be in the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa (SA) on Friday for the pre-sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema on his conviction of discharging a firearm during the party’s 5th birthday celebrations at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane back in 2018.
His conviction includes the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area and reckless endangerment.
Malema intends to appeal to any sentence imposed on him up until the highest court in the land.
Malema has maintained that this case is a political witch-hunt against him.
His co-accused, Adriaan Snyman was acquitted of the charges due to a lack of evidence.
He believes in his innocence and maintains that the firearm in question is a toy.
–SABC–
