/ 7 January 2022

Parliament fire: attack or plain negligence?

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Plumes of smoke: The statue of General Louis Botha seems to watch – either triumphantly or helplessly – as parliament burns behind it. (Carina Bruwer)
Rumours abound about the quality of public works upkeep and the person arrested for arson

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