The man was also accused of possessing explosives, stealing laptops and breaking security laws. Former neighbors were shocked. His lawyer said the government was rushing to find a scapegoat.
Author: Zanele Mji and Lynsey Chutel
Mystery Deepens as Suspect Is Charged With Setting South Africa’s Parliament on Fire
The 49-year-old was also accused of possessing explosives, stealing laptops and breaking security laws. Former neighbors were shocked. His lawyer said the government was rushing to find a scapegoat.