Arrests, theft and an alleged rape at EFF’s KuGompo night vigil

“Police remain visible and vigilant,” says Gatana.

“We have deployed sufficient forces who have been active since the 14th,” she added. Gatana says they are ready for all eventualities.

Malema stands to hear his fate on Thursday at the KuGompo High Court.

In October last year, Malema was found guilty on five charges relating to the Firearms Control Act.

He fired shots in front of a build-up area, during the EFF’s fifth birthday celebrations in July 2018.

State prosecutor Joel Cesar said the court must consider the degree of premeditation and the lack of remorse by Malema.

However, the EFF leader’s legal team is denying these claims. Instead, they believe that the state has misinterpreted some of the evidence given in court by their client.