RECORDED | Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe's trial resumes

The trial of alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is continuing in the Cape Town regional court on Monday.

Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe arrives at Cape Town Regional court to hear his bail verdict today. PIC: Esa Alexander/SUNDAY TIMES
Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe arrives at Cape Town Regional court to hear his bail verdict today. PIC: Esa Alexander/SUNDAY TIMES (Esa Alexander)

The trial of alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is continuing in the Cape Town regional court on Monday.

He is expected to appeal the court’s decision to deny him bail.

Officials have described the fire, which severely damaged parts of the parliamentary precinct in Cape Town, as an attack on democracy.

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