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Quiz #116 23-29 May

Let's see if you've been keeping track of current affairs over the last week. As usual, we've thrown in a few general knowledge questions just to keep you on your toes. To enter, click here. Good luck!

The answers to this week's quiz will be published here next Monday.


Answers for last week's questions:

1. In which province were several schools burnt down in municipal demarcation protests recently?
Limpopo

2. True or false? Mildred Oliphant is the minister of labour.
True.

3. Which American personality drew criticism for a Cinco de Mayo tweet featuring the phrase, “I love Hispanics”?
Donald Trump

4 True or false? Allegedly, death threats have been made against Public Prosecutor Thuli Madonsela.
True.

5. What has soared to its highest levels since 2008?
Unemployment in SA

6. True or false? Rhodes Must Fall activist Ntokozo Qwabe has stated that he was not involved in the recent tipping race row.
True.

7. Supply the missing word: CMU stands for __________ Workers Union.
Communications

8. Which credit ratings firm recently affirmed SA’s credit rating without further downgrading it?
Moody’s

9. True or false? A huge wildfire has been raging in Australia’s oil-producing region.
False, the wildfire was in Canada’s oil-producing region.

10. According to a recent City Press report, where did the Guptas buy a new mansion worth R448m?
Dubai

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