The man accused of setting fire to parliament will make a bail application on Saturday in front of Western Cape judge president John Hlophe.
Esa Alexander
Zandile Mafe's application is due to begin at 11am at the Cape Town high court, where demonstrators have been encouraged to gather in support of the alleged arsonist. He is due back in the Cape Town magistrate's court on February 11, when a decision is expected on whether he is fit to stand trial. Mafe is not expected to appear in person in front of Hlophe, but the law allows bail applications to go ahead in the absence of the accused.
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