Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters, has been found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm‚ unlawful possession of ammunition‚ discharging a firearm in a built-up area or public place, and reckless endangerment of people or property. A pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 23, 2026. Judgement was handed down after a three-day recap of testimonies by Magistrate Twanet Olivier in East London.
Malema’s former bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman, was found not guilty. The two men were accused of firing a rifle at a 2018 rally in Mdantsane and charged with violating the Firearms Control Act. Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)WhatsAppClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)FacebookClick to share on X (Opens in new window)X
