Courts are used to settle political scores: Malema

EFF leader Julius Malema addresses party members outside the East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape on January 24, 2026. Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema says he is not afraid of going to prison and believes the courts are being used to settle political scores. Malema was addressing EFF members outside the…

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Malema is not a candidate for direct imprisonment: Thompson

EFF members in East London to show support to their leader Julius Malema. A private social worker has told the East London Regional Court that EFF leader Julius Malema is not a candidate for direct imprisonment.  Malema is appearing in court for pre-sentencing proceedings, following his conviction for discharging a firearm during the party’s fifth…

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O’Sullivan will not testify before Ad Hoc unless allowed virtually

File Image: Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan. Forensic private investigator Paul O’Sullivan says he will not testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security unless he is allowed to do so virtually. O’Sullivan says he left South Africa on pre-planned business trips to Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom and France, and insists…

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Malema’s firearm discharging pre-sentencing proceedings starts

EFF leader Julius Malema arriving in East London ahead ahead of the pre-sentencing hearing. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema will be back in the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape on Friday for pre-sentencing proceedings. This follows his conviction for discharging a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations in the…

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Parliamentary Committee backs total alcohol ban for drivers

Graphic showing car keys, a glass and police lights. The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport has backed the Transport Department’s demand to outlaw the use of alcohol by drivers before they get behind the wheel. Last week, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced that her department would amend the National Road Traffic Act to prohibit any…

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Malema firearm case postponed to April for closing arguments

Economic Freedom Fighters leader appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing. The case against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to the 15th of April for closing arguments. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape heard pre-sentencing arguments of which the defense called social worker, Jessie Thompson, today. In…

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