Julius Malema returns to the East London Magistrate's Court for a pre-sentencing hearing today for unlawful firearm possession. This moment could determine whether the EFF leader keeps his parliamentary seat and political influence, reports Cape town Etc .
Magistrate Twannette Olivier found Malema guilty in October of unlawful possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm in public and related offences tied to a 2018 rally.
Convictions of this type carry a maximum sentence of up to 15 years, though the court will weigh aggravating and mitigating factors before deciding the penalty.
