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WATCH | Julius Malema sentenced to five years’ imprisonment

Twanet Olivier imposed the sentence on Thursday after finding Malema guilty in January

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EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: SINO MAJANGAZA
MALEMA EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: SINO MAJANGAZAPicture: SINO MAJANGAZA

EFF leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.

Malema was found guilty in January by magistrate Twanet Olivier on five counts, including unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharge of a firearm in a built-up area and reckless endangerment.

The charges stem from a July 2018 EFF rally at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, during which Malema fired a semi-automatic rifle into the air.