EFF leader Julius Malema was back in East London on Monday for the continuation of his firearms trial.
Malema, dressed in his EFF regalia was in the dock with his co-accused and guard Adriaan Snyman.
The case dates back to the EFF's 5th birthday celebrations in Mdantsane in 2018 where Malema is seen on a video firing what appears to be an automatic rifle.
According to Malema's legal team, the gun he used was a toy.
State Prosecutor Joel Ceaser called the investigating officer to the stand to testify about the video that was widely shared on social media.
Colonel Nkosisikho Mzuku told the court that he could see Malema on the footage firing an automatic rifle before handing it to Snyman.
The defence, however, argued that from the video alone, it was unclear as to what calibre was used and therefore not possible to establish if it was real or not.
The officer conceded to this point on the stand.
Shane Matthews, for the defence, further argued that the facial recognition expert said the video was not clear enough to positively identify the accused.
They further questioned the method by which the video was downloaded, as the Sergeant overseeing the process failed to document from whose phone he got the video and the steps he followed.
Matthews says this puts the video's authenticity in question.
Before the matter adjourned for lunch, the State called Captain Jacobus Kriel who testified to receiving a batch of firearms from Snyman.
Kriel told the court he identified one rifle which he submitted to the SAPS' Exhibition room in Mdantsane.
The case has been dragging on for five years already after Afriforum laid charges against the accused.
Malema is facing five charges, including the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as contravening the Firearms Control Act.
Snyman is facing a single charge of contravening the Firearms Control Act.
Both accused pleaded not guilty.
The trial continues on Tuesday.
