POLICY10:56 UTC12h ago 1 min readSource: NYT Africa

South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

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South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
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The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on gun charges, leaves Mr. Malema’s political future in doubt.

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  • / Julius Malema, a prominent South African politician, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison on gun charges.
  • / The sentence raises questions about Malema's political future and his influence in South African politics.
  • / The ruling may impact the dynamics of South African politics and the opposition's strength against President Trump's attacks.

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