The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the bail application of the man accused of starting the fire at the parliament buildings.
Arson-accused, Zandile Mafe, will remain in custody after an unsuccessful bid to be released.
He was arrested on January 2 at Parliament while a devastating fire raged in the National Assembly building.
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In a brief notice, the SCA stated that there were no exceptional circumstances warranting his release on bail or a further appeal.
The matter was decided, in chambers, by Judge Tati Makgoka and Acting Judge Mahendra Chetty at the beginning of September but only made public recently.
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The accused is expected back in court next month for pre-trial processes but has not been in court for his last two scheduled appearances.
On the first occasion, Mafe refused to get up from the floor of the holding cells in the Western Cape High Court
He then refused to leave his cell at Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town to be taken to court for his next appearance.
He also demanded a kettle, a TV and coffee to make prison life more bearable.
Mafe faces several charges including arson, terrorist and theft.
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