Runaway fire engulfs Rhodes Memorial restaurant and UCT library
Two firefighters injured in the blaze that has also destroyed Mostert Mill, which was built in 1796
18 April 2021 - 17:28
Firefighters battled a runaway fire on Sunday that engulfed the Rhodes Memorial restaurant and parts of the University of Cape Town (UCT), including the Special Collections library.
UCT vice-chancellor Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng announced the suspension of academic activities. In a communique to students and staff, Phakeng hoped that the campus community was “safe and well under these frightening circumstances”. ..
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