EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: Facebook/Economic Freedom Fighters Fiery EFF leader Julius Malema will soon find out whether he will be going to jail after being found guilty of contravening gun laws. Malema will appear at the East London Magistrate’s Court, where his pre-sentencing hearings will begin.
The Red Berets leader was found guiltyof violating the law by being in possession of an illegal firearm and being reckless while endangering the lives of others. This case stems from the EFF’s rally in 2018, when Malema fired several rounds into the air, allegedly to rouse up the crowds at the gathering. Eastern Cape police are out in full force to ensure safety during the sentencing.
In a bid to support their commander-in-chief, thousands of EFF supporters held a night vigil and marched through the streets of East London on Thursday. EFF National Spokesperson, Commissar Sinawo Thambo, led a song at Orient Theatre ahead of the vigil. 04:00 – Current situation at the EFF Night Vigil, East London 📍😭♥️#HandsOffMalema#HandsOffJuliusMalema#HandsOffCICpic.twitter.com/RUSUlEfGWu EFF secretary-general Marshall Dalmini said Magistrate Twanet Olivier must not “waste their time.” “We are going to defend this organisation, she must not waste our time, she must say what she wants to say.
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She must bring that sentencing, then we will determine the next course of action. Dlamini added that the EFF is “not worried” about Malema’s sentencing.
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