An Eastern Cape magistrate court has sentenced EFF leader Julius Malema to five years in prison.
Twanet Olivier, the KuGompo City (formerly East London) Magistrate’s Court’s presiding officer, delivered the sentence on Thursday morning.
“After careful consideration, and I can assure you I have done so, free of any interference, this judgment is the sentence of this court and this court alone,” Olivier said.
“In respect of count one, you are sentenced to a period of five years’ imprisonment. In respect of count two, you are sentenced to a period of two years’ imprisonment.
“In respect of count three, you are sentenced to R20 000 or to undergo six months’ imprisonment. In respect of count four, you are sentenced to R20 000 or to undergo six months’ imprisonment.
“In respect of count five, you are sentenced to pay a fine of R20 000 or to undergo six months’ imprisonment.”
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An Eastern Cape magistrate court has sentenced EFF leader Julius Malema to five years in prison.
Twanet Olivier, the KuGompo City (formerly East
"After careful consideration, and I can assure you I have done so, free of any interference, this judgment is the sentence of this court and this court alone," Olivier said.
"In respect of count one, you are sentenced to a period of five years' imprisonment. In respect of count two, you are sentenced to a period of two years' imprisonment.
"In respect of count three, you are sentenced to R20 000 or to undergo six months' imprisonment. In respect of count four, you are sentenced to R20 000 or to undergo six months' imprisonment.
"In respect of count five, you are sentenced to pay a fine of R20 000 or to undergo six months' imprisonment."
This is a developing story
