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Friday Challenge: Test your South African general knowledge with these 20 tricky questions and answers

Greg Hutson|Published
Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

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QUESTIONS

1 Who is the coach of Amazulu FC?

2 What is the capital of Zambia?

3 How many countries are there in Africa?

4 Who coaches the Sharks rugby team?

5 What is the popular South African dessert called Melktert mostly made of?

6 What language is the primary language of Africa’s Franophone countries?

7 What do you get call the offspring of a tiger and a lion?

8 Which famous South African singer was referred to as the ‘white zulu’ – he also found much fame in Europe with his bands, Jaluka and Savuka?

9 What is a papaya known as in South Africa?

10 For how long is a regular South African driving licence valid?

11 In which province would you find The Cradle of Humankind?

12 What is the world’s longest wine route?

13 Who is the editor of the Daily News?

14 Who is the editor of the Sunday Tribune?

15 What is the population of South Africa?

16 The Cango Caves, on Route 62 in the Western Province, are near which town?

17 Who wrote Long Road To Freedom?

18 How many wheels does a tricycle have?

19 What was the real name of ‘The Shady Lurker’, AKA DJ Warras, who was shot dead in Joburg?

20 Who is the prime minister of the United Kingdom?

ANSWERS

1 Arthur Zwane. 2 Lusaka. 3 54 recognised, sovereign states (although the African Union counts 55 member states, which includes the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, a state with limited recognition). 4 JP Pietersen. 5 Custard. 6 French. 7 Either a Liger (male lion + female tiger) or a Tigon (male tiger + female lion). 8 Johnny Clegg. 9 A pawpaw. 10 Five years. 11 Gauteng. 12 Route 62 – the Cape Winelands. 13 Ayanda Mdluli. 14 Sandile Mdadane. 15 63 million. 16 Oudtshoorn. 17 Nelson Mandela. 18 Three. 19 Warwick Stock. 20 Keir Starmer.

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