Magistrate says Malema ‘did himself no favours’ with answers in court

Jane Dutton (in for Mandy Wiener on 702 and CapeTalk) speaks with EWN reporter Alpha Ramushwana.

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The East London Magistrate’s Court found the EFF’s Julius Malema guilty in his firearm case.

Malema was on trial for firing shots into the air at a 2018 rally in Mdantsane in front of a crowd of thousands.

He was convicted under the Firearm Control Act of various charges, including the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The magistrate said that Malema ‘did himself no favours’ by evading questions on the stand that warranted replies.

“He was asked a question by the state prosecutor, and his response was ‘I am not the holy spirit, and I would not know.’”

- Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter

RELATED: Malema to appeal guilty ruling in his firearm discharge case

His co-accused Adriaan Snyman was acquitted on all charges.

Malema has expressed his intention to appeal the court ruling. He is due back in court in January for sentencing.

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