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Moment of truth: EFF leader Julius Malema says the charges against him are politically motivated. Photo: EFF

Malema’s darkest hour looms

The possibility of its leader being jailed means the party faces an unprecedented leadership issue

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
EFF leader Julius Malema. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Malema found guilty in illegal firearm discharge case that could derail his political career

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader’s pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled for January

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
Members of the public have complained about bodyguards carrying high-calibre weapons in restaurants, churches, shopping centres and townhouse complexes.

Private security armed but unaccountable: New regulations seek to change that

Strengthened oversight of South Africa’s uncontrolled private security industry will be welcome.

5 min read
The proliferation of illegal weapons and failure to keep violent criminals locked up will draw more tragic massacres. (Getty Images)

Editorial: Control guns to stop massacres

The proliferation of illegal weapons and failure to keep violent criminals locked up will draw more tragic massacres

  • Eyaaz
2 min read