Watch: Chaos in Germiston as Home Affairs building set alight
Protest-linked blaze engulfs Germiston Home Affairs building as nearby residents face eviction under court order.
Chaos has descended upon Germiston this morning, with the Home Affairs building on the corner or FH Odendaal and President streets going up in flames.
According to Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services media liaison officer William Ntladi, the fire has since been brought under control. He said they received a call at around 07:00.
“From information received, this was started as part of a community protest,” Ntladi added.
Watch as he explains:
@bedfordview.edenv Emergency crews are battling a fierce fire at the Germiston Home Affairs offices following reports that protesters threw a petrol bomb into the building. Thick smoke has forced the area to be cordoned off as investigations continue. #GemistonCityNews #HomeAffairsGermistononfire
Watch the videos of the fire:
@bedfordview.edenv The Germiston Home Affairs offices were set ablaze on Tuesday morning after an alleged petrol bomb attack, prompting an urgent response from police and emergency services. #GemistonCityNews #HomeAffairsGermistononfire
Meanwhile, behind the Home Affairs building, people are being evicted by an Ekurhuleni housing company. The sheriff supported by police and EMPD are on site.
Deputy sheriff Ijan Kruger from Germiston South told Germiston City News that a court order was granted on June 26.
Watch as he explains:
@bedfordview.edenv Residents behind the Germiston Home Affairs building are being evicted by the Ekurhuleni Housing Company. The sheriff, supported by police and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department, is currently carrying out the eviction. #GemistonCityNews #HomeAffairsGermistononfire
Germiston City News has reached out to police for comment. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as received.
