By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Tshwane emergency services have confirmed that fire has broken out at the Legal Practise Council offices in Tshwane CBD.
It’s understood that the fire started around 08:00 on Monday. Tshwane EMS spokesperson Charles Mabaso said that it’s alleged that two people were seen by security starting the fires.
The same suspects are being treated for smoke inhalation.
It’s further understood that the two suspects have been identified as people who made complaints to the LPC.
Mabaso said eight people were assessed and treated for injuries related to the blaze.
“Two were treated for bruises, two for smoke inhalation. Another four was assessed for smoke inhalation and released on the scene.”
Mabaso added the fire has been extinguished and that the cause of the blaze is being investigated.
This comes on the day that the murder trial of Bafana Bafana soccer star Senzo Meyiwa is expected to resume.
Accused one to four will be represented by instructing attorney TT Thobane, following Advocate Malesela Teffo’s withdrawal from the case.