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News24 | WATCH | Germiston Home Affairs Fire Linked to Protest, Roof Collapses Amid Chaos

On Tuesday morning, the Department of Home Affairs building in central Germiston, Ekurhuleni, was set alight amid protests, with fire reducing the second floor to ashes.
More than 400 families in Pharoe Park face eviction for nonpayment, amid protests linked to EHC's claim that tenants owe over R200 million over 20 years.
Several streets including President Street and Jack Street were closed as firefighters battled the blaze, with City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson William Ntladi saying firefighters responded at approximately 08h00 and controlled the flames by 09h00.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed two arrests for arson, and Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber vowed swift justice.
Authorities warned the public to steer clear of Germiston CBD as protestors threatened to burn the court building and demand to occupy flats rent-free.

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News24 | WATCH | Germiston home affairs fire linked to protest, roof collapses amid chaos

A fire broke out at the Department of Home Affairs building in Germiston, Gauteng, on Tuesday, allegedly after someone hurled a petrol bomb at the structure, causing the roof to collapse.

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Suspected protesters set government building on fire in South Africa

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says his department is collating evidence and will open criminal charges against those responsible - Anadolu Ajansı

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SA Condemns Germiston Home Affairs Office Arson Amid Eviction Protests

Reports from the Germiston Central Business District (CBD) indicate that tensions flared during clashes over the Pharoe Park flats, where residents allegedly sought to occupy units without paying rent.

3 days ago·India

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Police intensify hunt for more Home Affairs fire suspects

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 expecte…

3 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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