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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits the houses of parliament in Cape Town where a massive fire has destroyed the national assembly. No casualties have been reported so far but President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters at the scene an arrest had been made. IMAGES
The devastating fire which started on Sunday 2nd January and has destroyed a large part of the South African Parliament in Cape Town, has started again after being contained by firefighters. IMAGES
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of national disaster in an attempt to tackle the severe electricity crisis that stalling daily life and the economy of the continent’s largest industrial power. IMAGES
A man suspected of starting a devastating fire that gutted South Africa's parliament on January 2 makes his second appearance in court. Zandile Christmas Mafe, 49, was arrested around the complex the same day of the fire and made his first brief court appearance three days later. IMAGES
The suspect accused of starting the blaze that ravaged South Africa's parliament appears at the Cape Town Magistrates Court to be charged for arson. The hearing is remanded until January the 11th. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.