The South African parliament building has been completely destroyed.

A fire has destroyed a South African government building in Cape Town on Sunday. No causalities have been reported as the country's national assembly has been "burned down" after sprinkler systems failed as a fire burned in two separate areas of the precinct, according to AFP. A suspect, who is in his 50s, has been arrested in connection with the parliament fire and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. According to local media, the fire is under control but continues to burn.