A fire broke out at the Cape Town International Airport this morning, bringing operations to a standstill. 

Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) spokesperson Ofentse Dijoe says the blaze occurred on the landside of the airport. It has been extinguished. 

“All passengers, staff and visitors are safe, and passenger safety remains our highest priority. We understand that this incident may have caused concern, and we urge all passengers and visitors to follow security instructions and proceed to designated places of safety as directed by airport personnel,” he adds.  

The fire affected network and IT services, including airport Wi-Fi and other essential systems.  

As a precaution, international departures have been temporarily suspended, incoming international flights are being diverted, and those that have already landed are being processed.  

Passengers travelling on domestic flights are advised to check directly with their airlines or the Acsa mobile app for the latest flight information.  

“Further updates will be provided as verified information becomes available. We thank our passengers and stakeholders for their patience and co-operation,” he said.  

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