South African opposition leader Julius Malema received a five-year prison sentence for firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018. He is currently out pending an appeal, which could affect his eligibility to serve as a lawmaker.

South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws by firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018. He was released pending an appeal, which will be heard at a later date. If the verdict and sentence are upheld, Malema will be disqualified as a lawmaker. South African law bars anyone from serving in Parliament if they have been convicted of an offence and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison...