South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

Associated Press

Published: April 16, 2026 at 4:59 AM Updated: April 16, 2026 at 1:20 PM

Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws.

Delivering the sentence, Magistrate Twanet Olivier said she considered the magnitude of the offense when she determined his sentence.