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South African political and legal developments involving EFF
Overview
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been involved in both political campaigning and significant legal proceedings in South Africa.
During manifesto launches for the upcoming November local government elections, Malema addressed issues of gender-based violence and crime, specifically condemning the killing of ten women in Ekurhuleni. He also criticized the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, alleging instability due to leadership changes and internal expulsions.
Concurrently, Malema has faced legal challenges regarding a firearm conviction stemming from a 2018 incident. The Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda granted him leave to appeal his conviction and a five-year prison sentence. While a sentence of this length typically disqualifies a member from Parliament, Malema will retain his seat in the National Assembly as the disqualification is suspended pending the appeal. The EFF has described the prosecution as a ‘witch hunt’ by AfriForum.
Entities
Economic Freedom Fighters · Julius Malema · South Africa · National Prosecuting Authority · Eastern Cape High Court
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Eastern Cape High Court granted Julius Malema leave to appeal his firearm conviction and five-year sentence. insidepolitic.co.za · www.bona.co.za · www.sapeople.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Malema was sentenced to five years of direct imprisonment for five firearm-related charges. insidepolitic.co.za · www.bona.co.za · www.sapeople.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The charges stem from an incident in July 2018 where Malema discharged a rifle during an EFF anniversary rally in Mdantsane. www.bona.co.za · www.sapeople.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) claims the prosecution was a politically motivated action initiated by AfriForum. insidepolitic.co.za · www.sapeople.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Malema retains his seat in the National Assembly because the disqualification is suspended pending the appeal. www.sapeople.com
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesJulius Malema granted leave to appeal firearm conviction
EFF leader Julius Malema has been granted leave to appeal his firearm conviction and five-year prison sentence before a Full Bench of the Eastern Cape High Court.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesJulius Malema addresses crime and political rivals during EFF campaign
EFF leader Julius Malema condemned recent killings of women in Ekurhuleni and criticized the stability of Jacob Zuma’s MK Party during campaign launches for upcoming local elections.
Sources
algoafm.co.za · bona.co.za · insidepolitic.co.za · sabcnews.com · sapeople.com · thesouthafrican.com