South African politician Julius Malema was found guilty on 5 charges, including firing a gun in public. The incident occurred at his party's anniversary event in 2018. Malema faces up to 15 years in prison. He plans to challenge the ruling. The case will continue in for sentencing. Malema told supporters that prison or death is a 'badge of honour' for the revolution. He was also recently convicted of hate speech. To learn more about the case, visit the South African court's website. (Updated 1 Oct 2025, 16:10 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- South African politician Julius Malema was found guilty on 5 charges, including firing a gun in public
- The incident occurred at his party's anniversary event in 2018
- Malema faces up to 15 years in prison