By Marcus Moloko
Political commentator, businessman, and television presenter Professor Dr Onkgopotse JJ Tabane was among the hundreds of supporters and journalists outside the East London Magistrate’s Court on Friday, as EFF party president Julius Malema prepared for pre-sentencing in his firearms discharge case.
“Should the Constitution or the court be used as a political football?” asked Tabane.
Malema was convicted last October of violating the Firearms Control Act and faces sentencing after being found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm, and reckless endangerment.
Tabane, speaking to reporters, stressed the broader significance of the moment
“A historical moment like this should not pass you by. You’ve got to be there to observe, to see how this takes the country forward. I believe that it’s not even about the EFF. Today it may be Julius Malema, tomorrow it will be you or
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