Cape Town earthquake: COCT confirms 'numerous suburbs' felt tremor

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Cape Town earthquake: COCT confirms 'numerous suburbs' felt tremor

Did the earth move for you, Capetonians? The City of Cape Town has reacted promptly on Saturday, following reports of an earthquake earlier this evening.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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