# A 42-year-old man, Rudolf Coxam, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, suspended for five years, for causing the destructive fire on Paarl Mountain in November last year. He was arrested in December for illegally starting the fire, which caused extensive damage to the environment and endangered lives. Drakenstein Municipality’s mayor, Stephen Korabie, emphasised that the suspended sentence sends a strong message against such reckless behavior. He highlights the need for greater environmental responsibility.
Suspended sentence for man behind Paarl mountain fire sends strong warning