Top stories that went viral on Fourways Review
FOURWAYS – The rise of social media means everyone has the opportunity to share their views – we share the stories that went viral this year.
Avid Fourways Review readers might remember some of our biggest stories from throughout 2019. We’ve rounded up a list of some of our most popular stories on the Fourways Review website.
1. City of Joburg to investigate video doing the rounds on social media
A video showing a woman being restrained at the Douglasdale Police Station so that a nurse could draw blood went viral on social media. MMC for Public Safety Michael Sun said the City has started an investigation to find out what led to the incident. Read the full article here:
City of Joburg to investigate video doing the rounds on social media
2. Update – Accused hammer attacker arrested
A video showing an attack between a minibus taxi driver and a motorist in Fourways on William Nicol Drive was widely circulated online on 4 July. The suspect was arrested on 11 July and was recently found guilty. Read the full article here:
3. Road closures to make note of ahead of the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg
Each year as the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg Race comes around thousands of residents try to find out how the road closures will affect their daily lives. An article providing all the details of the race and road closures was one of the most viewed on our website. Read the full article here:
Road closures to make note of ahead of the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg
4. It’s time to shop till you drop at Fourways Mall
After what might have seemed like an eternity, the Fourways Mall reopened its doors in August. The much-anticipated expansion project – in progress for a little over four years – added more than 100 000m² of space across all levels. Read the full article here:
5. One pedestrian killed in accident on William Nicol in Fourways
A car accident on William Nicol Drive and Monte Casino Boulevard has killed one pedestrian. According to Superintendent Wayne Minnaar, the spokesperson for the Johannesburg Metro Police Department, a car bumped into three pedestrians. Read the article here:
One pedestrian killed in accident on William Nicol in Fourways
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