Reasons why Malema must be jailed after shooting incident
5 December 2019
AfriForum has considered the matter relating to the shots allegedly fired off by Julius Malema, Leader of the EFF, using an object resembling an assault rifle in a serious light right from the outset. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) last week started with the prosecution of Malema regarding this case after continuous pressure by the civil rights organisation.
AfriForum engaged in talks with various experts regarding the discharging of these shots during the EFF’s five-year festivities in 2018 in Mdantsane. “There are especially six points that can cost Malema dearly during his defence against the criminal charges against him,” says Ian Cameron, AfriForum’s Head of Community Safety.
1. Shot flashes
On the video byte, which spread on social media like a wildfire, it is clear that shot flashes are present during the discharging of each shot. Shot flashes are the normal result of the detonator igniting the powder in the round to subsequently shoot out the projectile with high pressure.