JOHANNESBURG - EFF leader Julius Malema is being investigated for pointing a firearm, common assault and malicious damage to property.

A security guard alleges that Malema manhandled him in the early hours of Sunday morning as Malema was leaving the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex in Polokwane in Limpopo.

Polokwane police spokeswoman Colonel Ronel Otto said the EFF leader wanted to exit the venue around 2am through a gate that was not meant for public use.

An argument ensued when Malema was instructed to use the correct exit.

“The guard alleges that during the argument Malema pulled out a firearm and pointed in his direction,” said Colonel Otto.

The venue hosted a music festival on Saturday, which ran into the early hours of Sunday morning.

“He alleges that he was then pushed aside and physically assaulted by Malema and his bodyguards. Malema and his team then forced their way out of the stadium and in the process damaged the stadium’s gate,” Otto said.

Otto said police are investigating the matter and she was not sure if Malema had yet been informed about these charges.

Attempts to contact Malema were unsuccessful.