Man dies in Home Affairs offices in EL

Members of the public have been evacuated from the home affairs offices in East London, this after a man collapsed and died inside. 

The body is still inside, police have cordoned-off the entrance.

Home Affairs regional spokesman Ngenisile Stuurman the 47-year-old man visited the office for an ID application.

Stuurman said a family member has indicated that the deceased suffered from tuberculosis.

No reports of long queues and heat being the cause.