S. Africa parliament blaze under control, suspect charged

A fire that ravaged part of South Africa’s parliament, engulfing its chamber and threatening national treasures, has been brought under control, firefighters said on Monday, as police confirmed that a 49-year-old man had been charged with starting the blaze.

Flames broke out at around 5am (0300 GMT) on Sunday in the oldest wing of the Cape Town complex, triggering an inferno that crews battled throughout the day.