South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
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Julius Malema, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader stands in the dock during his pre-sentencing hearing in court, East London, South Africa, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/STR)Julius Malema, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader stands in the dock during his pre-sentencing hearing at court, East London, South Africa, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/STR)FILE - Opposition Economic Freedom Fighters party leader Julius Malema, center right, is removed by presidential task force as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attempts to deliver his State of the Nation address to MP's in Cape Town, South Africa, on Feb. 9, 2023. (Esa Alexander/Pool Photo via AP, File)FILE - Economic Freedom Fighters party leader Julius Malema raises his fist at an election rally in Polokwane, South Africa, on May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)FILE - Julius Malema, the leader of Economic Freedom Fighters, addresses supporters during an election rally in Katlehong township, east of Johannesburg, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)
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Julius Malema, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader stands in the dock during his pre-sentencing hearing in court, East London, South Africa, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/STR)