South African opposition leader Julius Malema was found guilty of hate speech by the country’s Equality Court on Wednesday this week over comments he made during a political rally in 2022.

This is the third such ruling for the frequently outspoken and controversial leader of the left-wing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party.

In May, United States President Donald Trump accused South Africa of discriminating against whites in the country, citing Malema as the leader of an anti-white movement. Relations between the two countries soured dismally this year, with Washington cutting aid to Pretoria and imposing high tariffs.

Here’s what we know about the conviction and Malema’s run-ins with the law:

Who is Julius Malema?

Malema, 44, is a longtime politician in South Africa and the found

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