The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape is expected to deliver judgment in the case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman.

Malema is facing charges of discharging a firearm in public during the EFF’s 5th anniversary celebrations at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in 2018.

On the other hand, Snyman is accused of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Malema and Snyman applied for the charges against them to be dropped, citing a lack of evidence, but the application was dismissed.

Malema maintained that the case is a political ploy to tarnish his image.

“The case has crumbled before court, and the prosecution messed up the case, and they must take full responsibility. It’s always the case when you pursue politics instead of pursuing the law. Whether you like the person or not, you must look at what the law says, not what my political feelings or views are about this particular individual. That’s what makes it a political trial.”

Judgment in Malema’s firearm discharge trial set for Monday

WATCH | The East London Magistrate’s Court will deliver judgment on Monday in the case against EFF leader Julius Malema and his former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman. Malema is charged with discharging a firearm in public during the EFF’s 5th anniversary rally in Mdantsane in 2018. pic.twitter.com/WLKZAmicSw

— SABC News (@SABCNews) September 28, 2025