It s been almost two years since Parliament s main National Assembly building was destroyed in what s believed to have been an arson attack. The initial design concepts for the buildings are expected to be ready by November, with the restoration s completion set for 2025.
Fire that broke out at Parliament extinguished Firefighters were called out to the blaze at the Old Assembly Building on Tuesday night. FILE: Parliament of South Africa in Cape Town. Picture: Eyewitiness News.
Firefighters were called out to the blaze at the Old Assembly Building on Tuesday night. A fire broke out at Parliament Old Assembly building last night, affecting certain areas including several upper floor offices and committee rooms. These affected areas, including certain parts of the lower floor not affected by fire, have been left flooded due to the activation of the fire sprinkler system, Parliament said in a statement.