Suspected Parliament fire arsonist, Zandile Mafe, is challenging a court ruling on Tuesday that ordered him to go for mental observation at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital for 30 days.
Currently, Mafe is
facing a total of five charges, these include arson, terrorism and house
breaking with the intent to steal in relation to the incident.
His defence team
appeared before the Western Cape High Court on Saturday, where it was decided
that their judicial review of his referral for mental observation would be
heard this week.
Since his arrest on the
day that the fire broke out at Parliament, Mafe has appeared before the Cape
Town Magistrates Court a total of 2 times.
Mafe was diagnosed with
paranoid schizophrenia by District surgeon, Dr. Zelda van Tonder, and referred
to Valkenber Psychiatric Hospital.
This weekend Mafe’s
lawyer, Luvuyo Godla, explained why they’re challenging this decision.
Pending the outcome of
Tuesday’s judicial review, Mafe’s bail application has been scheduled for Saturday.
By Danielle Mentoor
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