Muti shops go up in flames

A fire started in James Moroka Street at around 13:10 today (17 January).

The fire was contained to two muti shops. The smoke however spread through the entire building complex.

Two people were slightly injured in the fire, with no serious injuries.

First responders Mooirivier Beskerming and ER24 are on the scene, accompanied by the police and the Fire Department.

Firemen are still on the scene clearing out the shops.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.