EFF Leader Julius Malema to Face Prosecution for Crimen Injuria Over School Rape Allegations
Julius Malema is set to face prosecution for crimen injuria after the NPA accepted AfriForum’s representations regarding his claims that a former school principal raped a seven-year-old girl.
· The Charge: Crimen injuria involves unlawfully and intentionally violating another person’s dignity, often through obscene or defamatory language.
· The Allegations: The case stems from Malema’s public statements alleging that a former school principal raped a young girl.
· The NPA’s Decision: The National Prosecuting Authority has accepted AfriForum’s private prosecution unit’s representations, moving the case forward.
This development comes after Malema was sentenced to five years in prison for firearm offenses, though he has been granted bail pending appeal. The NPA’s decision adds another legal challenge for the EFF leader.