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Fort England Psychiatric Hospital

Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe found unfit to stand trial

South Africa

Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe found unfit to stand trial

By Vincent Cruywagen

Alleged Parliament arsonist Mafe ‘unable to follow court proceedings’ or conduct ‘proper defence’

South Africa

Alleged Parliament arsonist Mafe ‘unable to follow court proceedings’ or conduct ‘proper defence’

By Vincent Cruywagen

‘My job was to burn down Parliament,’ Mafe testifies, claiming he’s fit to stand trial

South Africa

‘My job was to burn down Parliament,’ Mafe testifies, claiming he’s fit to stand trial

By Vincent Cruywagen

‘I’m gonna burn it more’ – arson accused Zandile Mafe admits he torched Parliament in court rant

South Africa

‘I’m gonna burn it more’ – arson accused Zandile Mafe admits he torched Parliament in court rant

By Vincent Cruywagen

Alleged Parliament arsonist finally sent to Eastern Cape for mental evaluation

South Africa

Alleged Parliament arsonist finally sent to Eastern Cape for mental evaluation

By Vincent Cruywagen