President Cyril Ramaphosa says the work of Parliament will continue despite the devastating fire that broke out, in the historic complex yesterday.

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3 January 2022

The Fire, which started shortly after 6 am gutted the third floor of the Old Assembly Building, including office space and the gymnasium. The fire moved from the Old Assembly to the National Assembly, but the full extent of the damage is not clear.

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Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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Fire and Rescue Services have scaled down resources at Parliament, from 9 o’clock last night, but are still on scene this morning.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the work of Parliament will continue despite the devastating fire that broke out, in the historic complex yesterday.

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