
CONTRALESA questions fairness after Malema’s five-year sentence
Malema on Thursday received a five-year sentence and is expected to appeal the sentence.
MONDAY, 04 MAY 2026, 20:05

Malema on Thursday received a five-year sentence and is expected to appeal the sentence.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has denied that this is conflating the party and the state.

Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court.

Alex Matsepane and Solomon Mawasha, UDF members, were hanged in 1986 at Pretoria Central Prison.

Mhaga testified at the Inquiry probing allegations that prosecutions were deliberately suppressed.

Mnisi has been accused of tender rigging in the City of Tshwane.

Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says threats against prosecutors must be taken seriously.

The EFF says it is deeply concerned with the prolonged delay in concluding investigation.
EFF leader Julius Malema wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa, insisting that the rule of law be upheld in the investigation into Eastern Cape ANC leaders’ involvement in fraud at the University of Fort Hare.
KwaZulu-Natal DA leader Francois Rodgers wants to dedicate more time to his role as MEC of Finance, and – once his term in the provincial government of unity (PGU) ends – he will return to running his businesses in Kokstad.

EFF leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the KuGompo City Court.

Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court

The EFF leader will appeal his five-year prison sentence after a court upheld his conviction for firing a rifle at a political rally, while granting leave to challenge the punishment
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
When Magistrate Twanet Olivier granted EFF leader Julius Malema leave to appeal his five-year prison sentence handed down on Thursday, Mmabonolo Mokhobele jumped for joy, threw herself on the pavement, and began to weep.

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