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Quiz #102: 8-14 February

Welcome to this week’s quiz! Let’s see if you’ve been paying attention to the news. Of course, there are some general knowledge questions included. Click here to complete the quiz. The answers will be published here on 15 February.


Answers for last week’s quiz:

1. On 21 January, SA experienced a massive internet outage after an undersea fibre-optic cable was damaged. Name the company that owns this cable.

Seacom

2. What is Zika?

A virus.

3. True or false? Coronation Fund Managers’ management has come under fire over bonus pay.

True.

4. Which former DA official praised DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s speech on race?

Lindiwe Mazibuko

5. Which weather phenomenon has been affecting the East Coast of

the US in recent days?

A blizzard

6. Scientists believe that there may be a ninth planet elsewhere in our solar system. Where is it said to be located?

Beyond Pluto.

7. Of which bank is Tidjane Thiam the CEO?

Credit Suisse.

8. True or false? The Competition Commission has denied that it was investigating the fall of the rand.

True.

9. Which local retailer drew heavy criticism after it charged a gardener massive interest on a washing machine?

Lewis.

Bonus question in magazine:

10. True or false? The Gautrain has announced that it wants to have new coaches designed and manufactured in order to expand its service.

True.

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