Probe underway to determine the cause of the fire at Unisa main campus in Pretoria
Firefighters had to force through three wooden doors and two seal roller doors to fight the blaze.
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Two people sustain severe burns following an explosion in Woodstock
The incident is believed to have been caused by a gas explosion at a local superette.
[Watch] KZN learner sets principal’s car alight after his phone was confiscated
The learner was sent home, but returned a while later and threw petrol onto the deputy principal's car and set it alight.
[Watch] Joburg OR Tambo international runway forced to close as veld fire spilled onto grounds
Two non-operational aircraft were affected by the veld fire at Bonaero Park near OR Tambo.
Two suspects in custody for alleged arson at Legal Practice Council in Pretoria
Two men aged 21 and 46 have been arrested for arson and malicious damage to property
Theron’s Pass Near Ceres Reopened After Fire
It is the Western Cape's fire season, and the Theron's Pass fire is just one of almost 80 blazes that has been fought so far this season.
Family of five burns alive after petrol tanker accident – explosion caught on video
After a petrol tanker overturned and exploded, a family of five was trapped in their car and couldn't escape the explosion and flames.
Another fire causes devastation – Komani Town Hall goes up in flames
Investigations are ongoing as community members mourn the loss of the Komani Town Hall - another municipality building lost to a fire.
Multiple Fires on OuKaapse Weg Now Under Control
A fast and efficient response from fire fighting teams has controlled the many fire ignitions along OuKaapse Weg early today.
Parliament fire suspect released from Valkenberg after psychiatric observation deemed unlawful
After the Parliament fire suspect was sent for psychiatric observation, it was revealed that not all proper procedures were followed.
Parliament fire suspect charged with terrorism and deemed schizophrenic
The Parliament fire case is confronted with plot twists as the State deems the suspect schizophrenic and admits him to a mental hospital.
DA welcomes Parliament fire suspect’s arrest, but feel that there is a lot of “blame-shifting” going on
Following the arrest and denial of charges from the Parliament fire suspect this morning, the DA warns against scapegoating.
All charges denied by Parliament fire suspect
The Parliament fire suspect's lawyer says that his client denies all charges and that he is only a cover-up for what's really going on.
Parliament fire suspect arrested with housebreaking and arson charges
The suspect was questioned yesterday and after further investigations, it was discovered that Parliament's sprinkler system was turned off.
SA Cape Town parliament building on fire – roof collapses
After a whole day of trying to contain the situation at Parliament, it has been confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the fire.
Khayelitsha Fire Destroys What Little Some Had
Almost 60 people are still left homeless after last weeks fire in Khayelitsha. The cause of which is still unknown.
Restaurant staff rescued in Laudium fire [video]
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out in Laudium.
Robertsham substation fire: Joburg mayor suspects foul play
The Robertsham substation fire was sabotage, according to Joburg mayor.
Over 80 Lives Lost in Cape Town Settlement Fires
Homes and lives lost in settlement fires. With just under 1200 fires having been responded to in Cape Town, this year alone.
Mother and car set alight outside pre-school
Fire and Emergency services rush to a Benoni-based pre-school where a mother was set alight in her car, reportedly by her husband.