Cape Town train arson accused referred for 30 days' mental observation

A man accused of setting fire to trains at the Cape Town station last month, which racked up a bill of around R33m, was on Thursday referred for mental observation.

Prosecutor Adiel Jansen explained that the district surgeon had drawn up a report after seeing the tall, thin accused. In terms of the specific CPA referral, the psychiatric panel would need to determine whether Xoseni was able to understand proceedings so as to make a proper defence, or was unable to do so due to a mental defect or illness.

Xoseni will remain in custody at the hospital section of Pollsmoor prison. The district surgeon said he required certain medication and the State said it would ensure he was supported to take these pills.

JennaEtheridge Bulldust he must be in jail. Who was he working for?

JennaEtheridge He should have been referred to a crematorium as it was his turn to burn.

JennaEtheridge Should be have referred to the crematorium for his turn to burn.

JennaEtheridge I ask again. Who paid him to do this?

JennaEtheridge That person should face jail time finish and klaar

JennaEtheridge Im sure he is a white guy

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