The claim
“Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle in the air at a political rally in 2018.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple reputable sources confirm that Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle at a 2018 political rally, with details matching the claim.
What we found
Multiple reputable sources confirm that Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle at a 2018 political rally, with details matching the claim.
The evidence
- Background
AP News reports Malema sentenced to five years for firing rifle at 2018 rally, released pending appeal.
apnews.com· AP News report
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