South Africa’s radical left-wing opposition Leader, Julius Malema is set to appear before the court on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition and three counts contravening the Firearms Control Act.
Julius Malema is set to appear before the court on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition and three counts contravening the Firearms Control Act.
The East London Magistrate’s Court said the trial of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader will take place from August 23-27, together with co-accused Adriaan Snyman.
The duo are accused of discharging a firearm at a rally in Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane near East London in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province in 2018.
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Anelisa Ngcakani expressed confidence in the trial saying they have a strong case against the accused.
A video purporting to show Malema discharging a semi-automatic rifle during the 5th-anniversary celebrations for the founding of EFF has been doing around social media.
However, Malema has maintained innocent on the allegations and further refuted the video as a fabrication.
The EFF was founded in 2013 by Malema after he was thrown out as the leader of the ANC’s youth wing.
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