Africa Business Radio

A man has been arrested after a large fire severely damaged the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town. A police spokesperson said the man was facing charges of arson, housebreaking and theft, and would appear in court on Tuesday. President Cyril Ramaphosa called it a terrible and devastating event as he vowed parliament's work would continue. The parliament is not currently in session because of the holidays, and no injuries were reported. Brigadier Nomthandazo Mbambo says the suspect is also expected to be charged under the National Key Points Act, which protects sites of strategic importance.