Mmusi Maimane Finally Speaks Regarding Malema’s Sentence, saying that

Reactions to the conviction and sentencing of EFF president Julius Malema over the public discharge of a firearm have been divided, with prominent figures offering contrasting responses.

Malema was previously found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, unlawful discharge of a firearm, failure to take reasonable precautions to avoid danger to a person or property, and reckless endangerment to a person or property.

He was on Thursday, 16 April 2026, sentenced to five years in prison for the first offence, two years for the second count, and ordered to pay a R20 000 fine or six months’ imprisonment for the remaining three charges.

Although his appeal against conviction was dismissed, Malema was successful in challenging the sentence

Build One South Africa (Bosa) leader Mmusi Maimane also added his voice.

“We must never rush to celebrate another man’s downfall,” Maimane said.