COURT DELIVERS GUILTY VERDICT IN THE JULIUS MALEMA CASE

01 October 2025

COURT DELIVERS GUILTY VERDICT IN THE JULIUS MALEMA CASE

Mr Julius Malema has been found guilty 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 to person or property. The judgment reaffirms the NPA’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and proper administration of justice, without fear or favour.

The charges emanate from the 28 July 2018 EFF rally held in Mdantsane, during which Malema fired a rifle in the air, allegedly belonging to a security company of which Adrian Snyman, Mr Malema’s co-accused, was the director.

Since the matter was enrolled four years ago, the prosecution meticulously presented its evidence by calling 19 witnesses to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. After the state closed its case, Malema and Snyman subsequently made an application for a discharge in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, which was dismissed by the court.

The matter has been adjourned to 23 January 2026 for pre-sentencing.

Issued by:

Luxolo Tyali
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Eastern Cape Division
Tel: 0475012630
Cell: 0735559292
Email: ltyali@npa.gov.za