'I'm poor but not a terrorist or insane' - Alleged parliament arsonist pleads innocence

Accused says in affidavit he is 'not a criminal but a poor person who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time'

16 January 2022 - 00:04

Parliament suffered a major security breach two weeks ago but police took no chances on Saturday for the bail application of a destitute man accused of arson and terrorism, Zandile Mafe...

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