Security has been beefed up around the East London Magistrates Court ahead of the appearance of EFF leader Julius Malema .
He will be appearing for the pre-sentencing proceedings following his conviction of discharging a firearm during the partys fifth anniversary celebrations held in Mdantsane back in 2018.
His conviction includes the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-upareaand reckless endangerment.