The Western Cape High Court has set aside the referral of Zandile Mafe to Valkenberg Hospital after his arrest in connection with the 2nd of January fire at Parliament.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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Judge President John Hlophe declared the order unlawful, saying that Mafe was not questioned at all before being referred for psychiatric observation by the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court. Mafe’s bail application will be heard in the Cape Town Regional Court on Saturday.
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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