South Africa parliament fire contained as suspect appears in court

Accused man, 49, pleads not guilty of causing blaze that burned down parts of the Cape Town complex

A fire that devastated South Africa's parliament has been contained after a two-day battle, firefighters said, as a man appeared in court to face charges of starting the blaze.

Flames broke out in the Cape Town complex before dawn on Sunday, spreading to the National Assembly, the roof of which collapsed, threatening artworks and artefacts housed in an older section.