South African politician and opposition Leader, Julius Malema - has moved to appeal both his conviction and five-year prison sentence. A magistrate court in the Eastern Cape province setenced Malema to five years direct imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm and two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of ammunition. He was found guilty of contravening the firearm controls act when he discharged an automatic rifle in the air during his political party - the Economic Freedom Fighters' fifth birthday celebration in the province in 2018.  To look at how this case changes the political landscape in South Africa ahead of the 2029 elections and the role of the party in parliament if Malema goes to jail...Peter Ndoro spoke to political analyst, Prof Bheki Mngomezulu, He is the Director at the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa

South African politician and opposition Leader, Julius Malema - has moved to appeal both his conviction and five-year prison sentence. A magistrate court in the Eastern Cape province setenced Malema to five years direct imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm and two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of ammunition. He was found guilty of contravening the firearm controls act when he discharged an automatic rifle in the air during his political party - the Economic Freedom Fighters' fifth birthday celebration in the province in 2018.&nbsp; To look at how this case changes the political landscape in South Africa ahead of the 2029 elections and the role of the party in parliament if Malema goes to jail...Peter Ndoro spoke to political analyst, Prof Bheki Mngomezulu, He is the Director at the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa

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Firearm Conviction Appeal by SA's Julius Malema Raises Stakes ahead of 2029 Elections

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...

Africa Round Up: Peter Ndoro and Tsepiso Makwetla bring you the day's top stories

Youth unemployment continues to weigh heavily on economies around the world, with millions of young people struggling to make the transition from education into meaningful work. In South Africa, where the challenge is particularly acute, initiatives aimed at bridging that gap are increasingly turning to direct engagement between young people, employers and training institutions. One such initiative is EmpowaYouth Week 2026, taking place in the Vaal region later this month, designed to connect thousands of young people to skills development, job opportunities and enterprise support. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to by EmpowaYouth Managing Executive, Sechaba Motsieloa

Youth unemployment continues to weigh heavily on economies around the world, with millions of young people struggling to make the transition from education into meaningful work. In South Africa, where the challenge is particularly acute, initiatives aimed at bridging that gap are increasingly turning to direct engagement between young people, employers and training institutions. One such initiative is EmpowaYouth Week 2026, taking place in the Vaal region later this month, designed to connect thousands of young people to skills development, job opportunities and enterprise support. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to by EmpowaYouth Managing Executive, Sechaba Motsieloa

EmpowaYouth Week 2026 Aims to Tackle Youth Job Crisis in South Africa’s Vaal region

In today's edition of The Discourse, Zimbabwe is set to mark its 46th Independence anniversary on Saturday, at a time of economic strain and renewed political debate over governance and development. While the government points to infrastructure projects and its decentralisation drive as signs of progress, critics say many citizens continue to feel left behind amid rising living costs and unemployment. In Matobo District, where this year's national celebrations will be held, questions persist about the balance between symbolism and substance in Zimbabwe's development agenda - and what Independence means for ordinary people today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Ibbo Mandaza - Zimbabwean political analyst, academic, author, and Executive Chairman of the Southern African Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust - to unpack the country's political trajectory, the state of its economy, and the meaning of Independence nearly five decades on.

In today's edition of The Discourse, Zimbabwe is set to mark its 46th Independence anniversary on Saturday, at a time of economic strain and renewed political debate over governance and development. While the government points to infrastructure projects and its decentralisation drive as signs of progress, critics say many citizens continue to feel left behind amid rising living costs and unemployment. In Matobo District, where this year's national celebrations will be held, questions persist about the balance between symbolism and substance in Zimbabwe's development agenda - and what Independence means for ordinary people today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Ibbo Mandaza - Zimbabwean political analyst, academic, author, and Executive Chairman of the Southern African Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust - to unpack the country's political trajectory, the state of its economy, and the meaning of Independence nearly five decades on.

Firearm Conviction Appeal by SA's Julius Malema Raises Stakes ahead of 2029 Elections

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