Zandile Mafe’s bail appeal application was dismissed in the Cape Town High Court on Monday. Two of the three judges were in favour of dismissing the application.

Zandile Mafe’s bail application appeal will be reheard in the Cape Town High Court on Monday after two judges reached a split decision.

Zandile Mafe’s bail appeal application will be reheard in the Cape Town High Court on Monday following a split decision. A third judge will be added to the bench.

The South African Heritage Resources Agency (Sahra) wants to press more charges against Zandile Mafe for the Parliament fire.

Despite his objections, Zandile Mafe’s next court appearance will be on 9 June. The court granted the State more time to finalise its reports.

Dali Mpofu told the Western Cape High Court that Zandile Mafe’s alleged confession was worthless as it was made hours after he was assessed.

Dali Mpofu told the Western Cape High Court that Zandile Mafe’s alleged confession was worthless as it was made hours after he was assessed.

The structural engineers appointed to assess the parliamentary precinct revealed that the Hawks completed their investigation of the buildings this week.

The State’s investigation into the alleged parliament arsonist is making slow progress. The court heard that the Department of Public Works needs three weeks to pump 50 tons of water from the National Assembly.

Parliament is looking at multiple different options for a new location. After the blaze, the costs are being tallied.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille gave an update on the independent assessment of the Parliament fire

Structural engineers conducting an inspection at the National Assembly building summoned the Cape Town Fire Department to Parliament.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says she is pleased to see the teams get to work in probing the Parliament fire

The State was granted a six-week extension to complete its investigation into Zandile Mafe. His lawyers are expected to appeal the dismissal of his bail application in the High Court.

President Cyril Ramaphosa used the start of the SONA to highlight that proceedings are taking place outside of Parliament for the first time

The NPA said it intends to oppose any further bail applications made by alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe. He is due back in court on 11 February.

Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe was denied bail in the Cape Town Regional Court on Friday. Magistrate Adams said he did not produce enough evidence to warrant his release.

The Cape Town Regional Court will hand down judgement in the Zandile Mafe bail application on Friday. Last week the State and defence went head to head for eight hours.

In the first of a series of in-depth features unpacking the Parliament fire, we ask what the loss of this national treasure means for SA?

The cellphone records of alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe are being analysed to establish if he worked alone or if he was assisted or urged by others.

‘The motive for the attack flows from his deeply held political, ideological and philosophical beliefs and also intense resentment with the South African government,’ said the State.

“30 hours of video”
Zandile Mafe’s bail hearing was a spectacle. From calling Ramaphosa a “serial killer”, to an apparent confession.

The state says Zandile Mafe confessed to setting Parliament alight. Mafe also claims he was “friends” with Eugène Terre’Blanche.

The man accused of setting fire to Parliament says he will sue the state!
Zandile Mafe is demanding damages.

Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is expected to make his long awaited bail application in the Cape Town Regional Court on Saturday.