Suspect in South Africa's Parliament fire appears in court
The Hindu
Zandile Christmas Mafe faces several charges including arson, theft, housebreaking and contravention of the National Key Points Acts
The man suspected of starting appeared in court Tuesday and will remain in custody pending a bail hearing.
Zandile Christmas Mafe faces several charges including arson, theft, housebreaking and contravention of the National Key Points Acts, which restricts access to government buildings, according to the local Eye Witness News website.
Mr Mafe's lawyer said he denies the charges. Mr Mafe was arrested on the premises of the Parliament complex by police after they noticed the fire Sunday morning.
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