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Vodacom’s Cape Town head office fire contained

The regional head office in Cape Town for Vodacom South Africa was on fire on Sunday the 9th of July. According to various eyewitness accounts on social media, it seems like the fire was on the roof of the building, which is covered in solar panels. Later then Vodacom gave and update that the fire

Vodacom’s Cape Town head office fire contained

Vodacom’s Cape Town head office fire contained

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The regional head office in Cape Town for Vodacom South Africa was on fire on Sunday the 9th of July.

According to various eyewitness accounts on social media, it seems like the fire was on the roof of the building, which is covered in solar panels. Later then Vodacom gave and update that the fire has been contained.

The company has not yet revealed the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage has caused. This building is located at Century City, which happens to be a development situated north of the Cape Town CBD.

Vodacom spokesperson, Byron Kennedy said: “We can confirm that a fire at our offices in Century City is being attended to by fire services and appears to be under control. We will investigate the cause of the fire and take appropriate action.”

There weren’t many people in the building given it is a Sunday, Kennedy said. “Nonetheless, building was evacuated, with no injuries that we are aware of at this stage.”

The fire has had no impact on Vodacom services. 

Vodacom’s Cape Town head office is on fire. Always thought those faux Corinthian columns ridiculous, so no architectural loss ???? but watch the anti renewable energy lobby claim its the roof top solar photovoltaic panels ???? pic.twitter.com/yVabynrcxN

— Anton Eberhard (@AntonEberhard) July 9, 2023

Vodacom's head office in Century City, Cape Town is on fire..

Now which one of you was unhappy with your data plan… pic.twitter.com/uJHfsPTqeZ

— Disprin (@DisprinXtra) July 9, 2023

Reporting for Business Tech Africa on the funding, tools and strategy shaping the continent's founders and SMEs.

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