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Smoke billows from the roof of a building at the South African Parliament precinct in Cape Town on January 2, 2022, during a fire incident. – A major fire broke out in the South African parliament building in Cape Town on January 2, 2022. Firefighters were present at the building as large flames and a huge column of smoke were seen at around 0530 GMT. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP)
AMOS MASONDO

Firefighters battle new parliament fire

Fresh blaze erupts on roof of National Assembly

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
Firefighters are dispatched to extinguish the fire broke out at parliament building in Cape Town, South Africa on January 02, 2022. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
AMOS MASONDO

Parliament fire contained, crews airing gutted National Assembly

After firefighters battled for more than 24 hours to bring the devastating blaze under control, presiding officers were meeting on Monday to assess the damage

  • Emsie Ferreira
2 min read
ARSON

Cape Town fire burns for a third day, authorities confirm minister’s residence gutted

Fresh firefighting teams are expected to take over from the crews that battled the blaze throughout Monday evening

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
CAPE TOWN

Strong wind hampers efforts to contain Cape Town fire, more evacuations underway

The Rhodes Memorial Fire is still not under control as strong winds fuel the blazes, which have spread to the residential area of Vredehoek

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
Members of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) will not receive a pay increase this year, meaning their salaries will remain at 2019 levels, parliament has heard.
BUSISIWE MKWHEBANE

Late-night fire at parliament extinguished with no injuries reported

A fire at parliament’s old assembly building was put out in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The extent of the damage is yet to be determined

  • Eunice Masson
1 min read