South African Politician Julius Malema Jailed Over Gun-Law Breach

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 16

South African politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for violating the country's gun laws.
Malema was found guilty after firing a weapon at a rally and received additional fines for other offenses.
A prison term exceeding 12 months disqualifies him from parliament unless he wins an appeal, a process that could take years.

Why was Malema's bodyguard acquitted for the same gun-firing incident that led to his conviction?

Is Malema's five-year sentence a victory for justice or a calculated move by his political rivals?

What is the 'Stalingrad strategy' Malema will use to fight the conviction threatening his career?

Will the EFF's threat to make the country 'ungovernable' influence the outcome of Malema's appeal?

Why did a far-right group initiate the case that could end a top leftist politician's career?