SA Politics Thread Part 12

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To be clear, sentencing will happen today, right?
So if EFF'ing k@k hits the fan it'll happen over the weekend...?
 
ToxicBunny said:
I'm not 100% sure, today is a pre-sentencing something or other.
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I took a chance and exposed my brain to social media (I made it quick, so hopefully the infection doesn't get time to spread)
Apparently, sentencing will be today....

EDIT: I've never seen a pre-sentencing hearing, what a load of babbling horsesh*t.
 
Have a good lol at this kak...Good old Juju....

Social worker testifies in mitigation​

During the proceedings, Jessi-Ann Thompson, a social worker in private practice, testified for the defence.

She compiled a pre-sentencing report intended to assist the court in determining an appropriate penalty, taking into account Malema’s personal history and broader circumstances.

Thompson told the court that Malema grew up without a father figure and described aspects of his personality and leadership style.

According to her assessment, Melama has been characterised as a perfectionist with traits associated with leadership, but also as someone capable of “strong emotional responses” when faced with conflict.

“Some of these traits were evident during some of his responses in cross-examination and in relation to some of his comments over his guilty verdict.”

Nature of the incident​

The social worker emphasised that the firearm was discharged briefly and without harmful consequences.

She told the court that Malema fired “celebratory shots” for less than a minute, and that no injuries were reported, and no infrastructure was damaged.

“There is no indication that the firearm was acquired illegally for a prolonged period or with any intent to facilitate further criminal activity,” Thompson said.

READ MORE: Would the EFF suffer if Malema is jailed?

Thompson highlighted there was no intention to harm or endanger members of the public.

“While the accused maintains his innocence, he acknowledges the inherent risks of discharging a firearm in a public setting and regrets that the perception could be created that it is acceptable to recklessly discharge a firearm.”

www.citizen.co.za

Here's why social worker thinks Malema should get suspended fine instead of jail time | The Citizen

Malema would lose his parliamentary seat if he is sentenced to more than 12 months’ imprisonment without a fine.
www.citizen.co.za www.citizen.co.za
 
OK, I'm calling it.
Absolutely f**l is going to happen to Julius.
Once your defence is allowed 5 hours of waffling on about your history, family etc. etc. on what is such a simple case it's over.
 
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