Two people have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a Department of Home Affairs building in Germiston on Tuesday, 12 August.
According to police, a group of protesters allegedly started the blaze, and authorities are searching for more suspects.
Firefighters managed to contain the fire this morning, which led to several road closures in the area.
MORE ARRESTS ARE IMMINENT
The police are on the hunt for more suspects, with others expected to be arrested.
“Some of the suspects are still on the run. The team is on the ground. We are busy following up. We will get them to ensure that all of them face justice,” a police on the scene told Newzroom Afrika.
NO INJURIES REPORTED
Numerous people had to evacuate from the area due to the fire. City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services spokesperson, William Ntladi, told eNCA that no casualties have been reported so far.
SHOULD THERE BE HARSHER PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO SET PUBLIC BUILDINGS ON FIRE?
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