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May 12 7 tweets 3 min read
#ParliamentFire Suspected Parliament arsonist, Zandile Mafe, is set to make another appearance at the Cape Town Magistrates Court this morning. KB
#ParliamentFire Mafe faces four charges relating to the blaze that gutted Parliament’s National Assembly Building earlier this year.
#ParliamentFire The case was postponed in March, as the state’s investigators needed more time to combed through the crime scene.
#ParliamenFire Mafe has, at the Western Cape High Court, in the meantime appealed the dismissal of his bail application - judgment in this matter has been reserved.
#ParliamentFire Mafe faces charges of housebreaking with intent to commit terrorism and arson, terrorism, arson and theft.
#ParliamentFire Through an affidavit, investigating officer, Colonel Christian Theron, told the court that a positive facial recognition report (of Mafe ) has been received and that the State will have a draft indictment and summary of facts ready at today’s court appearance.
#ParliamenFire Mafe has arrived in court. State Prosecutor Adv Mervin Menigo is giving an update on outstanding investigation reports - requests matter be postponed until the 9th of June. KB

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