Government Services Continuing Despite Mthatha Fire, Says Mabuyane

Government services continuing despite Mthatha fire, says Mabuyane

The cause of a fire that destroyed much of Mthatha’s iconic Botha Sigcau building on Tuesday, 24 March is still under investigation.

Mthatha government building declared safe after fire, but services remain disrupted

The Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha has been declared safe to enter for investigation, nearly three weeks after a fire forced the evacuation of more than 1,300 government workers. According to an Eastern Cape government media statement issued on 16 April 2026 , the King Sabata Dalindyebo Fire Department confirmed the structure is now stable following the containment of the blaze and sufficient cooling. The last flare-up was recorded on 27 March…