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Dali Mpofu tries again to have suspected Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe released on bail

South Africa

Dali Mpofu tries again to have suspected Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe released on bail

By Vincent Cruywagen

Suspected arsonist says he won’t run away and has nowhere to hide, court rules video footage inadmissible as evidence in bail hearing

South Africa

Suspected arsonist says he won’t run away and has nowhere to hide, court rules video footage inadmissible as evidence in bail hearing

By Vincent Cruywagen

Parliament fire suspect is a ‘scapegoat’ - Mafe lawyer

South Africa

Parliament fire suspect is a ‘scapegoat’ - Mafe lawyer

By Vincent Cruywagen

48 hours of fire: A timeline of the Parliament blaze

South Africa

48 hours of fire: A timeline of the Parliament blaze

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

CCTV cameras not monitored as alleged arsonist ‘roamed Parliament for hours’

South Africa

CCTV cameras not monitored as alleged arsonist ‘roamed Parliament for hours’

By Vincent Cruywagen