State prosecutors allege that Zandile Mafe confessed to setting fire to Parliament

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State prosecutors allege that Zandile Mafe confessed to setting fire to Parliament.

This emerged during a bail application at the Cape Town Regional Court yesterday.

The 49-year old Mafe faces a range of charges, including arson, terrorism and robbery.

Prosecutors say Mafe confessed to the crime during his arrest inside the historic building on the 2 January.

His bail application has been postponed to 4 February.

Smile Staff Reporter
Smile Staff Reporter

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