What South Africans Googled Most in 2024: News, Sports, and Entertainment Trends

What South Africans Googled Most in 2024: News, Sports, and Entertainment Trends

South Africans turned to Google throughout 2024 to explore trending topics, uncover information about public figures, and follow major news events. The year’s most-searched terms reflect the nation’s interests in news, sports, entertainment, and influential personalities.

Here’s a breakdown of the top searches in key categories:

The Most Googled Topics in South Africa in 2024

News:

Joshlin Smith
US Elections
George Building collapse
Dricus du Plessis fight
Two-Pot system
ANC coalition
Eastern Cape floods
Peanut butter recalled

Notable South African deaths in 2024:

The loss of prominent figures also resonated deeply with South Africans in 2024. The following individuals were among those most searched after their passing:

Mpho Sebeng
Pravin Gordhan
Connie Chiume
Tito Mboweni
Zanele Mbokazi
Markus Jooste
Aletta Bezuidenhout
Dudu Myeni
Solly Mohol

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Athletes:

Sports enthusiasts showed particular interest in various athletes, with searches highlighting both local and international stars:

Dricus du Plessis
Mike Tyson
Jake Paul
Lamine Yamal
Ronwen Williams
Akani Simbine
Nico Williams
Christian Horner
Riyad Mahrez
Rhulani Mokwena
Tatjana Smith.

Movies:

Disney’s Inside Out 2
Bad Boys 4
Fool Me Once
Movie Box
Deadpool
Damsel
Divorce in Black
Shogun
Beekeeper
Road House

TV shows:

Baby Reindeer
Griselda Blanco
Beauty in Black
Menendez brothers
The Crow
House of the Dragon
Big Brother

Music:

Music searches highlighted South Africans’ diverse tastes, featuring a mix of local and international artists. The searches also highlighted their interest in musicians who were making headlines for various reasons.