Hostage drama at home affairs
2005-11-30 16:55
Johannesburg - A hostage drama at the department of home affairs in Market Street was still underway at 16:45, police said on Wednesday.
"There is no change in the situation and I am on my way to the scene," said Captain Cheryl Engelbrecht.
Earlier, Engelbrecht said that a man, who wanted his identity document, was holding a woman home affairs employee hostage.
Engelbrecht said the hostage drama started just after 15:00.
"All the police personnel who need to be there, are there," she said.
"They are handling the situation."
Captain Schalk Bornman, on the scene, said he could not speak to the media.
"We are very busy right now," he said.
- SAPA