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Parliament orders probe into claims of anomalies in its conduct of business, security breaches

The newly appointed secretary to parliament Xolile George has commissioned an independent investigation into allegations of irregularities relating to the administration of Parliament, and the security breach that led to a fire that gutted the parliament precinct in January. This has led to a precautionary suspension of the deputy secretary for support services, Baby Tyawa. Tyawa was the acting secretary to Parliament for five years until the appointment of George in June. […]

28 October 2022

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Police conclude investigation into parliament fire

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 […]

24 September 2022

Local

National Treasury raises concerns about cost to rebuild parliament

LOCAL National Treasury has raised concerns about the estimated costs of restoring parliament’s gutted buildings, including the estimates for the structure that may be erected as a temporary measure. Treasury wants parliament to reconsider the erection of such a structure. In a document seen by TimesLIVE due to be presented to parliament on Wednesday, the Treasury expresses concern over the estimated costs. The document was shared with MPs ahead of […]

14 September 2022

Local

Parliament ‘arsonist’ Zandile Mafe to make first high court appearance

LOCAL The man accused of setting fire to parliament is set to appear in the Cape Town high court on Friday. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said Zandile Christmas Mafe would appear in the Cape Town high court for a pre-trial conference. Mafe, 49, faces housebreaking with intent to commit terrorism and arson, terrorism, arson and theft charges. He has been in custody since January 2 after a […]

12 August 2022

Local

Alleged Parliament arsonist’s bail application appeal back in court

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 […]

30 May 2022

Local

Parliament told historical fabric destroyed in parliament fire cannot be restored as Hawks finalise probe

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 […]

21 May 2022

Local

Accused parliament arsonist, Zandile Mafe back in court

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 […]

12 May 2022

Local

Case against alleged Parliament arsonist postponed

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

26 April 2022

Local

Building on fire in Parliament Avenue in Cape Town

LOCAL Cape Town firefighters are battling a blaze in a building in Parliament Avenue. Councillor JP Smith says six firefighting vehicles and approximately 36 firefighters are on the scene. The fire is burning on the third floor, with initial reports indicating it started in the office space and is spreading toward the gymnasium. The roof area has caught alight and the National Assembly building is on fire too. Smith says […]

2 January 2022

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