EFF Leader Julius Malema’s Firearms Trial Postponed as Result Nears

• EFF commander-in-chief Julias Malema gets closer to learning his fate as gun discharge case comes to an end
• The issue came to an end when the case was postponed to December 9 due to the judge’s poor health.
• The politician is accused alongside a second defendant, security company executive Adriaan Snyman

EAST LONDON — The firearm discharge case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been adjourned for closing arguments to be heard.

East London Magistrate Court He postponed the matter because the final arguments should be heard on Friday, November 1, 2024. After the defense heard its defense last year, it was the prosecution’s turn to make its closing statement.

Malema’s trial is nearing its end

Malema faces multiple charges related to the discharge of a firearm in 2018. EFF At a public meeting in Mdantsane, he repeatedly denied his guilt, claiming the firearm was not real.

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The politician, who was accused together with a second defendant, security company director Adriaan Snyman faced charges of discharging a firearm in a public place, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, reckless injury to person or property and failure to take reasonable precautions against person or property.

Although it was claimed that Malema fired the gun, it was reported that the gun belonged to Snyman’s company. The state had brought 19 witnesses to testify against the two men during the trial before closing arguments.

Eastern Cape National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Luxolo Tyali said that the delay was due to the illness of the court president.

“Judge Twanet Olivier, in agreement with the prosecution, postponed the case due to his health. This happened without Malema, Snyman and their defense,” Tyali said.

“The defense presented evidence from two firearms control and forensic ballistics experts for Snyman. Malema chose to take the stand in his defense.”

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A new date for closing arguments was set as December 9.

Source: News in Brief