South Africa’s Parliament Arsonist Charged With Terrorism

South Africa’s prosecuting authorities have added a charge of terrorism against the man accused of setting the country’s parliament alight last week. <br />The suspect is appearing in a Cape Town court to apply for bail. <br />Zandile Mafe was initially charged with two counts of arson, housebreaking and theft. <br />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. <br />Mr Mafe’s lawyer, Luvuyo Godla, says that his client is being made a scapegoat and wants him to be released on bail.