Ngizwe Mchunu questions why Julius Malema went home after sentencing: "Which law is this?"
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Contralesa questions fairness after Malema’s five-year sentence - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
The Congress of Traditional Leaders (Contralesa) says the gun-firing sentence handed down to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema raises questions about fairness and leadership in the country. Malema, on Thursday, received a five-year sentence and is expected to appeal the sentence. Contralea President Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena says, “We know of many people who fired shots in the air during funerals and other activities or events, b…
Repeal Gun Control - But Equality Demands Malema be Imprisoned
The founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, has been found guilty of firearm offences and sentenced to five years direct imprisonment. I support the guilty verdict (which came a few months earlier) and I think the sentence may actually be too lenient based on past precedent. Even though I do not support criminalising mere possession of an unlicensed firearm, I support the outcome because the rule of law demands it.Tha…
Zola Majavu Explains Why Malema’s Same-Day Release Is “Not Unusual”
Legal expert Zola Majavu has provided clarification on the release of Julius Malema on warning following his sentencing, explaining that this practice is standard within South African law. According to Majavu, when an accused person receives permission to appeal their conviction, courts frequently allow them to remain free while the appeal proceeds—particularly when there is no substantial concern that they might flee or commit additional crimes…
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