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Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe rejects psychiatric panel findings that he is not fit to stand trial

South Africa

Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe rejects psychiatric panel findings that he is not fit to stand trial

By Vincent Cruywagen

Parliament arson accused Zandile Mafe declared unfit to stand trial

South Africa

Parliament arson accused Zandile Mafe declared unfit to stand trial

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

Case of alleged Parliament arsonist remains on ice as concerns mount over psychiatric evaluation waiting times

South Africa

Case of alleged Parliament arsonist remains on ice as concerns mount over psychiatric evaluation waiting times

By Vincent Cruywagen

Parliament arson suspect refuses Valkenberg Hospital observation, demands alternative psychiatric facility

South Africa

Parliament arson suspect refuses Valkenberg Hospital observation, demands alternative psychiatric facility

By Vincent Cruywagen

Alleged Parliament arsonist again fails to appear in court despite apparent agreement to mental health evaluation

South Africa

Alleged Parliament arsonist again fails to appear in court despite apparent agreement to mental health evaluation

By Vincent Cruywagen

Arson accused Zandile Mafe to spend Christmas behind bars as defence team mulls pre-trial psychiatric evaluation

South Africa

Arson accused Zandile Mafe to spend Christmas behind bars as defence team mulls pre-trial psychiatric evaluation

By Vincent Cruywagen

Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe loses appeal challenging decision to deny him bail

South Africa

Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe loses appeal challenging decision to deny him bail

By Vincent Cruywagen

Parliament ‘arsonist’ Zandile Mafe snubs court after being denied bid for kettle, radio and TV in his jail cell

South Africa

Parliament ‘arsonist’ Zandile Mafe snubs court after being denied bid for kettle, radio and TV in his jail cell

By Vincent Cruywagen

State seeks second medical opinion on mental health of alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe

South Africa

State seeks second medical opinion on mental health of alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe

By Vincent Cruywagen

Parliament’s alleged arsonist must remain behind bars, high court rules

South Africa

Parliament’s alleged arsonist must remain behind bars, high court rules

By Vincent Cruywagen

Third judge appointed after stalemate in bail application appeal of alleged Parliament arsonist

South Africa

Third judge appointed after stalemate in bail application appeal of alleged Parliament arsonist

By Vincent Cruywagen