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Johannesburg tremor

Council for Geoscience confirms 3.8 magnitude tremor hits JHB

By Mia Lindeque

Residents say the tremor from Friday morning could be felt in Lenasia, Noordgesig, Krugersdorp and Roodepoort.

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  • FILE: A tremor was felt in parts of Soweto this morning. Picture: Supplied.

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