# The DA has questioned whether Zandile Mafe had the tools needed to access Parliament ahead of the 2022 fire. DA MP Frederik Badenhorst raised the issue during a Joint Standing Committee briefing on Parliament’s financial management. The Hawks defended their investigation, saying they acted lawfully and had strong evidence linking Mafe to arson. Badenhorst also raised concerns about delays in finalising the high-profile case:
DA questions Mafe’s access to Parliament ahead of 2022 fire [SOUND]
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