Professor Breakfast: Lighter Malema sentence could avert political crisis.

The pre-sentencing proceedings for EFF leader Julius Malema are underway at a packed East London regional court. Judge Twanette Olivier is expected to preside over pre-sentencing proceedings as scores of EFF supporters are gathered outside the court showing support for their leader. Malema has been convicted of discharging a firearm during the party's 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-up area and reckless endangerment. Jon Gerricke Spoke to Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast from the Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at the Nelson Mandela University in Gqebera