Zandile Mafe

Judge Nathan Erasmus noted that a psychiatrist had found Mafe to be delusional and described his behaviour as ‘strange and inappropriate’

A psychiatric report however says Mafewas not aware of his conduct when he set the national assembly building alight

Defence does not rule out further action after bail dismissal

Concerns abound about the parliament fire, with insiders saying the timing was suspicious and the truth may never come out, while intelligence and security clusters are worried.

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation will look into the cause and extent of the fire