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South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case

JOHANNESBURG, April 16 - Julius Malema, a polarizing figure in South African politics, faces an uncertain political future after being sentenced to five years prison on Thursday following his conviction for firing an…

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The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 12:28 PM

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case

JOHANNESBURG, April 16 - Julius Malema, a polarizing figure in South African politics, faces an uncertain political future after being sentenced to five years prison on Thursday following his conviction for firing an assault rifle in public during a 2018 rally.

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