And the top 10 stories for 2018 are…
We have rounded up the top online stories for the year, based on clicks, shares and likes
POLOKWANE – 2018 has indeed been a record breaking year for ReviewOnline and to look back at the year we’ve had, we have rounded up the top 10 online stories based on clicks, views and shares.
The year was marred by accidents on the N1 and four of our top 10 stories are accident stories.
Over the past year, Review Online has had 3 860 386 pageviews with 3 377 559 unique pageviews. On average, readers spend 02:54 on our site and we wish to thank you for your support.
Here are the top 10 stories. Simply click on the bold headline to read the story:
10. [VIDEO] King Monada’s song ‘Malwedhe’ lands pupils in trouble
The latest dance challenge to take over South Africa is the #MalwedheChallenge which sees people falling to the ground.
9. EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Man shot and killed in robbery at Cycad Centre, Polokwane
A man was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at Cycad Centre on Monday, 19 November.
8. Attempted robbery leads to multi-vehicle accident on N1 which claimed five lives
Five people, including a 7-month-old child were killed early on 10 November on the N1 in a multi-vehicle accident after a truck allegedly drove on to the road while fleeing armed suspects.
7. Are you a sufferer of Trypophobia? Take this test to find out
Many people think having a fear is a sign of weakness but what people don’t know is that most people have some degree of fear of anything from using an elevator to insects the size of a peanut.
6. [TAKE NOTE] New traffic fines to be implemented on 1 September
Following a message doing the rounds on social media in the city, Review contacted the Department of Transport for clarification on the matter.
5. [VIDEO NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS] Man mauled by lion in Thabazimbi
The video went viral on social media.
4. Fake Mandela money in circulation: Here’s how to spot a fake note
A local pub in Ladanna had several fake new bank notes being offered as payment recently.
3. Bantjes-egpaar: stad neem afskeid
Die bekende Bantjes-egpaar, Pierre en Erika is onder die 26 oorledenes wat in ‘n gru-ongeluk op die N1 Vrydag 19 Oktober oorlede is.
2. [UPDATE] The N1 is now open following horror crash
A horror crash on the N1 between Kranskop and Middlefontein in the Mookgopong area killed 27 people on 20 October when the front right tyre of a truck burst causing it to hit oncoming traffic.
And Review’s top online story for 2018 was…
1. Prophet Bushiri saddened by passing of James Nee in N1 car accident
Nee, a singer, was among three dead in a head on collision near Makhado on the morning of 3 October.
Other newsworthy stories include:
Shamba the Lion killed after attack on game park owner
This follows the attack on Mike Hodge on Monday, 30 April, which left him seriously injured.
Photo: Marakele Animal Sanctuary
New N1 toll tariffs between Polokwane & Pretoria announced
The new toll fees come in the wake of VAT, the fuel levy and the Road Accident Fund Levy increase.
Warning: White powder leaves female victim drugged in Mokopane
A medical doctor confirmed to Bosveld that he treated a woman who was drugged on 15 November after allegedly touching a white powder that was found on her car where it parked at a local mall.
Make sure to catch more top stories and breaking news on Review Online in 2019!
