December presents us with a time to reflect. Some of that reflection involves how you’ve
interacted with brands on various platforms throughout the year. Google is one of them. The
search engine has revealed their top searches in South Africa for the year.
Top Overall General Search Trend
“SASSA status check” was the top trending search in 2021. The 350 social distress relief grant was aimed to help people who are unemployed during the pandemic. Besides the tough times, everyone has been looking for entertainment. Euro 2020 is at number 2 and the Premier League at number 3.
Keeping Up with the Stars
Everyone wants to know what their favourite personalities are up to. The list shows the top 10 trending local personalities including;
- Jacob Zuma
- Mpura
- Ace Magashule
- Zola7
- Prince Kaybee
- Bishop Makamu
- Percy Tau
- Noxolo Grootboom
- Carl Niehaus
- Tatjana Schoenmaker
Top Music Searches
One thing about music when it hits you, you feel no pain. There has been a great music released this year with amazing albums. Kanye West’s DONDA trending number one in music searches. Drake’s Certified Lover Boy was right behind DONDA with Osama by Zakes Bantwini at number 6. Here is the list in order:
- DONDA
- Drake – Certified Lover Boy
- Adele – Easy On Me
- John Wick
- J. Cole new album
- Osama – Zakes Bantwini
- Amapiano songs
- Kabza De Small – Asibe Happy
- Cha Cha Slide
- Umsebenzi Wethu
How to…anything
First resort to not knowing? Google! You can Google your way through anything for knowledge and here’s what most people in Mzansi wanted to know how to figure out.
- How to apply for R350 grant?
- How to register for vaccine?
- How to check matric results online?
- How to register to vote online?
- How to check Sassa balance?
- How to tie a tie?
- How to make money online in South Africa?
- How to claim UIF online?
- How to drink ivermectin for Covid?
- How to apply for NSFAS?
The convenience of searching on Google is one of the best things about the internet and leads to a lot of things. What is your last Google search?
