The case against Economic Freedom Fighters(EFF) leader Julius Malema has been met with controversy and allegations of bias, as the East London Regional Court postponed the trial to November 1,2024 for the state and defense to present closing arguments.Â
Malema and security company director Adriaan Snyman are facing charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, discharge of a firearm in a built-up area, failure to take reasonable precautions to person or property, and reckless endangerment.
The firearm in question allegedly belongs to a company where Snyman is the director, and Malema is accused of firing it at an EFF rally in Mdantsane in 2018.Â
Despite the prosecution presenting evidence from 19 witnesses last year, Malema and Snyman’s application for a discharge was dismissed by the court.
The defense has since called upon expert witnesses in firearms control and forensic ballistics to testify on Snyman’s behalf, with Malema also taking the stand in his defense.Â
The case has been marked by accusations of racism, with Malema claiming that the State has succumbed to pressure from organisations like Afriforum.
Malema addressed the media after his testimony, expressing disappointment in what he perceives as biased treatment in the legal proceedings.Â
He criticised the involvement of Afriforum and questioned the impartiality of the prosecution and court.
Despite the delays and accusations, Malema remains defiant and determined to fight the charges against him.Â
As the case continues to unfold, the public is left wondering about the implications of these allegations and how they may impact the outcome of the trial.Â
With both the state and defense preparing to present their closing arguments, the future of Malema and Snyman’s legal battle remains uncertain.
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