A South African opposition party leader, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison for breaking firearm laws.

Speaking amid rising tensions, Malema questioned the rationale behind violent campaigns against immigrants, particularly claims that foreign nationals are responsible for unemployment in South Africa.

The EFF leader will appeal his five-year prison sentence after a court upheld his conviction for firing a rifle at a political rally, while granting leave to challenge the punishment ...

Julius Malema has seemingly squashed all rumours of a divorce after showing affection to his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court.. The Economic Freedom Fighter leader attended the pre-sentencing hearing at ...

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, who has always had presidential ambitions, is fighting for his political future at a time when his party is moving to secure its survival.