What’s actually verified as of April 16, 2026:
1. Guilty: Magistrate Twanette Olivier convicted Malema in September 2025 on 5 counts under the Firearms Control Act for the 2018 incident.
2. Sentencing not finalized: Proceedings only started April 15, 2026 in the East London Magistrate’s Court and were expected to run through April 16, 2026. No sentence has been announced in any credible outlet yet.
3. Positions on sentence: State is pushing for
time, up to 15 years for unlawful possession. Defense is arguing for a fine, suspended sentence, and a firearm ban.
