South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally - AP News

South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally  AP News

South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun

Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.

South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on gun charges, leaves Mr. Malema’s political future in doubt.

By John Eligon

South African Firebrand Politician Jailed for Gun-Law Violation - Bloomberg.com

South African Firebrand Politician Jailed for Gun-Law Violation  Bloomberg.com

Firebrand South African politician sentenced to jail for firing gun at rally

Five-year prison term threatens to derail the career of Julius Malema, one of the country’s most polarising leaders

South African politician Julius Malema given five-year jail term for gun offence

Leader of leftwing Economic Freedom Fighters was convicted last year for firing rifle in the air at 2018 rally The South African leftwing politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle in the air at a political rally in 2018. Lawyers for the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, South Africa’s fourth largest political party, immediately sought leave to appeal. Legal arguments are ongoing. Continue reading...

By Rachel Savage in Johannesburg

South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun

Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.

A court in South Africa has sentenced opposition politician Julius Malema to five years in prison over a 2018 rally firearms incident

He was convicted of firing a rifle at a political rally eight years ago.

Captured Polish citizen who fought for Ukraine sentenced to 13 years in Russian prison camp

Russian courts have sentenced several western ‌European for fighting ​for Ukraine, including ‌two Brits

By Anna Lincoln

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case - The Straits Times

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case  The Straits Times

South Africa's EFF leader Julius Malema jailed for five years on gun charges

A South African court has sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail for firing a rifle into the air at a rally eight years ago.

By RFI

Luhansk Court Jails Polish Man 13 Years for Fighting for Ukraine

The 47-year-old, identified as Krzysztof Flaczek, was captured in November 2024 near the city of Chasiv Yar, Russia's Prosecutor General's Office said Thursday.

Call for participation: 2026 social media landscape survey opens to South African marketers - Daily Maverick

Call for participation: 2026 social media landscape survey opens to South African marketers  Daily Maverick

SAB spotlights South African women restoring water systems through invasive species clearing in the Western Cape

In South Africa’s water-scarce regions, one of the most effective ways to restore water is also one of the least visible: clearing invasive alien vegetation. In the Western Cape, where the threat of “Day Zero” once brought the province to the brink, communities are working on the ground to restore natural water systems by removing […]

By Shaun Goosen

South African politician Julius Malema jailed five years over rally gunfire

He was convicted last year on five charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm.

South Africa’s Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Malema was sentenced on Thursday after he was found guilty. The post South Africa’s Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

JUST IN: S’African left-wing party leader Malema jailed five years on gun charges

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in jail for firing an assault rifle at a political rally in 2018. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-safrican-left-wing-party-leader-malema-jailed-five-years-on-gun-charges/

By Punch Newspapers

South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison - the-star.co.ke

South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison  the-star.co.ke

Court jails S/African opposition leader Malema 5 years on gun charges

Magistrate Twanet Olivier said Malema had deliberately violated firearm laws by shooting a gun in the air at an EFF celebration in 2018. The post Court jails S/African opposition leader Malema 5 years on gun charges appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Morocco Reportedly Halts Tomato Exports to Africa Amid Rising Domestic Prices

Morocco has reportedly halted its tomato exports to African countries in a bid to curb rising domestic prices. The post Morocco Reportedly Halts Tomato Exports to Africa Amid Rising Domestic Prices appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Safaa Kasraoui

AFRIWOCC rebrands to AFRYWOCC, signalling new phase for inclusive climate action in Africa

The Africa Women and Children Conference has officially transitioned into the African Women and Youth Climate Centre, marking a significant shift in its strategic direction and signalling a renewed commitment to advancing inclusive climate action across the continent.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

South Africa’s Julius Malema sentenced to five years in jail over illegal firearm possession - thecitizen.co.tz

South Africa’s Julius Malema sentenced to five years in jail over illegal firearm possession  thecitizen.co.tz