
Political parties welcome Malema’s jail sentence, Mbalula sympathises
Some political parties are supporting EFF leader Julius Malema’s jail sentence.
FRIDAY, 01 MAY 2026, 17:48

Some political parties are supporting EFF leader Julius Malema’s jail sentence.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema.

Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Julius Malema discharged a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

Cabinet’s approved of the PIE Amendment Bill to go for public comments.

Malema has been convicted for discharging a firearm in public.

Khampepe Inquiry is part of an agreement reached in settlement discussions.

The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance

We take a look at the highlights of the Malema case with an infographic and interactive timeline

Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawfully discharging a firearm during an EFF event.
President Cyril Ramaphosa stands by his decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States.
Veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer has been appointed South Africa’s new ambassador to the US, the presidency has confirmed to News24.

Malema warned his supporters not to be ill-disciplined and instead wait for the EFF leadership to direct them on what should happen next
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

Newly elected federal chair Solly Msimanga has been touted for a ministerial position
As the DA concludes its federal congress with a renewed focus on attracting a diverse pool of voters, black delegates argue that the party’s challenge lies not in appealing to black voters but in overcoming what they describe as “stigma” and narratives propagated by political opponents.

The newly-elected leadership of the DA signals a generational change within the party

Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over the DA leadership as the party unveils a new top team and sets its sights on key metros in the coming local government elections

In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate

Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes

Party structures across provinces are coordinating for supporters expected to gather outside the East London magistrates court, where proceedings will resume before magistrate Twanett Olivier