The case of alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe has been transferred to the Western Cape High Court, taking him a step closer to his trial. | itchybyte
Zandile Mafe is a step closer to his trial in connection with a fire at Parliament. A certificate authorising terrorism charges against him has also been issued.
The case of alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe has been transferred to the Western Cape High Court, taking him a step closer to his trial.Zandile Mafe loses bail bid, vows to keep appealing Prosecutor Mervyn Menigo told Magistrate Ronel Oliver that a damage report had been received from the Department of Public Works and that the National Director of Public Prosecutions had issued the certificate to pursue terrorism charges against Mafe.This brings Mafe closer to his promise to only respond to allegations once he is on trial.Arson and housebreaking with intent to commit arson;
Contravention of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorism and Other Related Activities Act, alternately terrorism, alternately discharge or detonation of an explosive or lethal device;The matter was postponed to 12 August when his pre-trial conference will be held. Pre-trial conferences plan timelines for a trial and the necessary procedures that have to be followed.
Mafe was arrested on at Parliament on 2 January, while the devastating fire was consuming the National Assembly building. to be part of the conversation in the comments section of this article.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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