Durban - The offices of an Umlazi councillor were torched by disgruntled residents, KwaZulu-Natal police said on Monday.
About 200 people burned down the offices on Sunday at Glebelands Reunion hostel in Umlazi, south of Durban, Captain Thulani Zwane said.
The residents held a protest on Thursday complaining about service delivery.
Police were investigating a case of arson.
No arrests have been made and no injuries were reported.
Zwane would not comment on the motive for the attack.
Ethekwini municipality spokesman Thabo Mofokeng could not immediately comment. - Sapa