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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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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