South African politician Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle at rally
South China Morning Post • 4/15/2026 – 4/17/2026
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2026-04-152026-04-17
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2d
Age
8
Sources
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57
Hours Since Seen
Final Score23/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier44% (0.5^57/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-15
- 2026-04-16
- 2026-04-17South African politician Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle at rally (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 40
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 8 independent sources
Age: 2 day(s) old - still early
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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