# The State is seeking direct imprisonment of 15 years for EFF leader Julius Malema for his firearm conviction. He was found guilty of unlawfully discharging a firearm during an EFF rally at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, East London, in 2018. Sentencing proceedings will be held in the East London Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and Thursday. In a briefing last week, Malema reiterated that he will appeal the judgment:
State wants 15 years’ direct imprisonment for Malema, who is ready to appeal [SOUND]
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