# EFF leader Julius Malema has been released on warning by the East London Magistrate’s Court in KuGompo City in the Eastern Cape, pending appeal proceedings to be filed within 21-days. This follows his five-year sentence delivered today. Malema’s lawyer, Laurence Hodes, confirmed his client has complied with all court conditions since being on bail since 2019. Magistrate Twanet Olivier said Malema’s status remain unchanged until the appeal process is finalised:
Malema released on warning pending appeal process [SOUND]
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