The firearm case of EFF leader Julias Malema suffered a postponement in the East London Magistrate's Court due to the magistrate in the matter reporting ill health.
The matter hit a snag when it was postponed until 9 December due to the magistrate reporting ill-healthEAST LONDON — The firearm discharge case against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema suffered a postponement as closing arguments were due to be heard.deferred the matter as the final arguments were due to be heard on Friday, 1 November 2024. After the defence rested its case last year, it was the prosecution's turn to present closing remarks.
company director Adriaan Snyman, faces discharge of a firearm in public, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, reckless endangerment to person or property, and failure to take reasonable precaution to person or property. Though Malema allegedly fired the gun, it reportedly belongs to Snyman's company. The State had brought in 19 witnesses to testify against the two men during the trial ahead of closing arguments."Magistrate Twanet Olivier, due to her health, delayed the case in agreement with the prosecution. This was without Malema, Snyman and their defence," said Tyali.
"The defence presented two firearms control and forensic ballistics experts' evidence for Snyman. Malema take the stand in his defence."Tshepiso Mametela Tshepiso Mametela is a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience writing for online and print publications. He is the current affairs Head of Desk at Briefly News. He was a news reporter for The Herald, a senior sports contributor at Opera News SA, and a reporter for Caxton Local Media’s Bedfordview and Edenvale News and Joburg East Express community titles.
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