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Zandile Mafe

Disciplinary proceedings brought against parliamentary managers as photos of Mafe show he had free rein before 2022 fire

Politics

Disciplinary proceedings brought against parliamentary managers as photos of Mafe show he had free rein before 2022 fire

By Marianne Merten

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

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

Parliament will be rebuilt by November 2025 despite a ‘minor delay’, says Xolile George

South Africa

Parliament will be rebuilt by November 2025 despite a ‘minor delay’, says Xolile George

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

Hospital histories - mental healthcare at Valkenberg today … and 130 years ago

South Africa

Hospital histories - mental healthcare at Valkenberg today … and 130 years ago

By Biénne Huisman

Judge bars reporting on suspected Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe’s psychiatric assessment

Maverick News

Judge bars reporting on suspected Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe’s psychiatric assessment

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