
Julius Malema granted leave to appeal five-year sentence
However, magistrate Twanet Olivier denied his bid to appeal against his conviction
THURSDAY, 16 APRIL 2026, 16:49

However, magistrate Twanet Olivier denied his bid to appeal against his conviction
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EFF leader Julius Malema is fighting tooth and nail to stay out of prison but let’s take a look at which PSL team he supports…

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Tensions are simmering outside the East London magistrate’s court in KuGompo after the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema.