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Alleged Parliament Firestarter, Zandile Mafe also charged with terrorism

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Parliament fire accused Zandile Mafe will undergo a mental evaluation for the next 30 days, as ordered by Magistrate Zamekile Mbalo. On Tuesday, during his second appearance at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court, Mafe heard that he faces an additional terrorism charge in connection with the blaze which gutted the National Assembly and parts of the Old Assembly buildings. Luvuyo Godla, Zandile Mafe’s legal representative gives us more information.
11 Jan 2022 1PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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