/ 2 October 2025

Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict

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‘Badge of honour’: According to South African law, Julius Malema will be ineligible to pursue his dreams of becoming president of the country if his appeal against both conviction and sentence fails. Photo: EFF

EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his
political future

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