Africa-Press – South-Africa. After years of being in the dock at the Kugompo Magistrate’s Court, Julius Malema is set to finally find out whether he will remain a free man.
It has been eight years since the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader was captured in a viral video firing a rifle into the air during a rally in Mdantsane in 2018.
As a conviction hangs over him, Malema will return to court on Thursday, where his sentence is expected to be handed down.
The case has now been concluded, with sentencing being the only remaining item.
Malema has been a frequent presence at the court over the past eight years.
His case has been marked by repeated clashes with presiding magistrate Twanet Olivier, including several heated confrontations in court like this one.
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“We have been here for five years. She is never early in this court and no one has ever written an article about that. She’s not above the law,” he said.
And even on the witness stand, Malema defended his decision to fire the rifle.
“I can’t stand here and say that’s a 9mm barrel. I don’t know, I can’t see if it’s a small or big firearm.”
Malema was found guilty of contravening firearm laws.
But regardless of this, Malema believes he will sleep at home on Thursday.
“I was telling some young journalist I was talking to inside there that tomorrow when they go home these journalists I will be going home with them. They are not leaving me, they are not leaving me in this court.”
EWN understands a legal team is on standby to start an appeal process should the decision not favour Malema.
At the same time, EFF supporters will hold another vigil tonight.
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