Africa Business Radio

South Africa’s prosecuting authorities have added a charge of terrorism against the man accused of setting the country’s parliament alight last week. The suspect is appearing in a Cape Town court to apply for bail. Zandile Mafe was initially charged with two counts of arson, housebreaking and theft. Prosecutors allege that Mr Mafe was found in possession of explosive devices and have charged him under a law aimed at protecting essential infrastructure in the country. Mr Mafe’s lawyer, Luvuyo Godla, says that his client is being made a scapegoat and wants him to be released on bail.