Judgment expected in Malema firearm discharge case

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:39:19 +0000

Judgment is expected on Monday in the firearm discharge case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema.

The long-running trial stems from a 2018 rally in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, where Malema is accused of firing shots from what prosecutors claim was a real weapon, charges he and his co-accused deny, insisting the gun was non-functional or a prop.

Closing arguments were heard in July after years of delays and now the court must decide whether the state has proven unlawful possession, discharge in a built-up area and aggravating offences.

For more on this, we cross to our reporter, Abongile Jantjies.

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