South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession: Latest Updates from BBC Africa

South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession: Latest Updates from BBC Africa

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to a minimum of five years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and firing it in public. Malema's lawyer plans to appeal the decision to prevent him from being taken into custody. Malema remained composed in court as the magistrate announced the sentence. Last year, he was found guilty of multiple charges related to the possession and discharge of a firearm in a public area. Stay updated on African news at BBCAfrica.com. Follow BBC Africa on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more updates. For the latest breaking news, visit the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking on X for alerts.