Marcus Moloko
EFF leader Julius Malema has been convicted on firearm-related charges by the East London Magistrates Court — a ruling that could spell serious trouble for the future of the July 28 movement.
The charges stem from a 2018 rally at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, where Malema discharged an alleged semi-automatic rifle into the air during the party’s anniversary celebrations.
Despite claims by Malema that the weapon was a toy gun loaded with blanks, the East London court ruled otherwise and dismissed his defense as lacking credibility.
Malema’s sentencing is scheduled for January 23, 2026.
A conviction could mean 12 months’ imprisonment without the option of a fine, and disqualify him from serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for five years after the sentence is completed.
The implications are troubling for the EFF, as Malema is not only its president but also its ideological
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