FF Plus says Malema case strengthens accountability in public office [SOUND]

# The FF Plus welcomes EFF leader Julius Malema’s sentence of five-years direct imprisonment, saying the ruling reinforces the rule of law and confirms no-one is above the Constitution. Spokesperson Heloïse Denner says the sentencing remains subject to appeal, meaning he can continue to serve as a Member of Parliament until the process is finalised. She says Malema’s conduct raises serious concerns about suitability and respect for democratic institutions: