South Africa Leader Sentenced to 5 Years
Julius Malema leads the Economic Freedom Fighters party in South Africa. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison today.
The sentence was for firing a rifle at a rally in 2018. His lawyers said they plan to appeal the sentence. A magistrate will decide whether to allow the appeal.
Klear Note — South Africa holds elections every five years. Political leaders and their parties compete for power. This sentence may affect his party's role in government.
Key Terms 3
- Economic Freedom Fighters South Africa's fourth largest political party
- appeal ask a higher court to change a legal decision
- magistrate a judge who handles certain court cases