14/08/2025
Four South African nationals were apprehended for an alleged arson attack on the Germiston Home Affairs office.
Authorities have confirmed the arrests of four individuals in connection with the fire that severely damaged the Home Affairs office in Germiston. The suspects, all of whom are South African citizens, will face prosecution.
This development follows the violent protests that erupted on 12 August 2025, during court-ordered evictions at the Pharoe Park flats, where residents owed substantial rent arrears. A petrol bomb allegedly ignited the nearby Home Affairs office, causing significant damage to parts of the building.