South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
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Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, sits in a courtroom during sentencing for firing a rifle at a political rally, in East London, South Africa, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo)Julius Malema, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader, shares a light moment with journalists inside a courtroom, after he was sentenced to prison for firing a rifle at a political rally, in East London, South Africa, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo)Julius Malema, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader, waves to supporters after he was sentenced to prison for firing a rifle at a political rally, in East London, South Africa, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo)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)
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Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, sits in a courtroom during sentencing for firing a rifle at a political rally, in East London, South Africa, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo)
