ER24 has confirmed the first fatality in the aftermath of the Orkney earthquake, outside Johannesburg, which registered 5.3 on the Richter scale.
It is believed a man in his 30’s died after a wall collapsed on him.
The scope of the damage remains unclear at this stage and it is believed paramedics are rushing to mines in the area.
Tremors were felt across the country as far as Bloemfontein, Ballito and Richard’s Bay.
More tremors are expected.
Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds.
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