EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 47 MIN
When Impunity Meets the Law: Julius Malema Sentenced
from This Is Politics SA Podcast · host This Is Politics SA Podcast
In this episode of This Is Politics South Africa, Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya unpack the explosive sentencing of Julius Malema, who has been handed a five-year prison term for unlawful possession of a firearm. The discussion traces his political rise from the Congress of South African Students to leading the Economic Freedom Fighters, exploring the long-standing perception of impunity that has followed him throughout his career. The hosts examine whether his legal and political strategy backfired, the risks of turning a courtroom battle into a political stage, and what this moment means for accountability, leadership, and the future of South African politics.
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In this episode of This Is Politics South Africa, Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya unpack the explosive sentencing of Julius Malema, who has been handed a five-year prison term for unlawful possession of a firearm. The discussion traces his political rise from the Congress of South African Students to leading the Economic Freedom Fighters, exploring the long-standing perception of impunity that has followed him throughout his career. The hosts examine whether his legal and political strategy backfired, the risks of turning a courtroom battle into a political stage, and what this moment means for accountability, leadership, and the future of South African politics.
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