LOCAL The Hawks say they have concluded the investigation in relation to the fire which occurred within the parliamentary precinct early this year. They were briefing parliament on the progress made in the investigation regarding the arson as well as the renovation efforts so far. Head of the Hawks Godfrey Lebeya says they are unable to provide full details about the matter as it is currently before the court. However, he […]
INTERNATIONAL Explosions have ripped through a fireworks warehouse in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, killing at least five people and injuring dozens more. Video footage from the Surmalu market on Sunday showed grey smoke billowing over a building and people scurrying away from the area. Rescue workers sifted through twisted metal and rubble in a search for survivors, as clouds of dust and smoke hung in the air. Bystanders helped […]
LOCAL A full bench of three judges will again hear arguments in the bail application appeal of alleged Parliament arsonist, Zandile Mafe in the High Court in Cape Town on Monday. This follows a split decision after an earlier bail bid. Suspected Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe denied bail: Mafe was arrested shortly after a fire broke out at Parliament in January. He faces several charges including arson, terrorism and theft. National Prosecuting […]
LOCAL National head of the Hawks Lt-Gen Godfrey Lebeya said once the outstanding investigations into the fire in parliament in Cape Town earlier this year are received, the case will be transferred to the Cape Town high court for trial. Paliament's joint standing committee on financial management, the SA Police Service, the department of public works and infrastructure and the SA heritage resources agency were briefed on progress made in […]
LOCAL Alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is expected to appear at the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court today following the January torching of the national Parliament. The state alleges that he broke into parliament with intent to commit terrorism and theft. He’s also facing charges of arson and other additional charges of terrorism. The state had asked for a six week postponement at the last appearance as the forensic investigation had not […]
LOCAL Judgment has been reserved in the High Court in Cape Town, in the case of alleged Parliament arsonist, Zandile Mafe's appeal of a lower court's refusal to grant him bail. The Regional Court dismissed his bail application in February. Mafe was arrested in January on charges relating to the fire that destroyed parts of the National Assembly. He's currently being held at Pollsmoor prison. Source: SABC
Several forensic reports are outstanding in the arson case of a man accused of having started the fire at Parliament. Zandile Mafe made another appearance in the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Friday where the matter was postponed to 25 March for further investigation. Mafe has been accused of breaking into the parliamentary precinct on 2 January and starting a devastating fire. The National Prosecuting Authority's Eric Ntabazalila said, “The […]
The village of Dogancay in southern Turkey’s Antalya was hours away from being consumed by fire, then the wind changed direction. Today its residents are determined to keep it safe. From the fires that have ravaged swathes of Turkey, yes, but also from the perceived threat of Kurdish militant arsonists. “It is impossible that the fire began on its own!” a man at the village entrance snapped at another, who had been trying to tell […]
Authorities at Table Mountain National Park have established that the fire that destroyed vegetation and historic buildings at the University of Cape Town (UCT) was started deliberately. SanParks today released the report following an investigation on the cause of the fire. On Sunday April 18, the fire broke out at the foot of Table Mountain. Fanned by the strong winds, that changed direction at all times, the fire quickly spread […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
