A fire broke out at the Germiston Department of Home Affairs office, but provincial manager Mamokubung Moroke confirmed that important documents, including passports, were not damaged in the blaze.
Authorities, including SAPS and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), are investigating whether the fire is connected to an earlier protest in the area. While the cause has not yet been officially confirmed, officials suspect possible arson linked to the unrest.
Moroke assured affected individuals that services would be restored as soon as possible, though those who arrived for assistance were temporarily turned away due to safety concerns. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
