SA’s trending search topics on Google

THE MOST searched topic on Google Search South Africa last Thursday was “Geminid meteor shower”, which generated more than 100 000 queries as locals geared up to witness the awe-inspiring annual celestial display originating from the constellation Gemini.

The BET award-winning artist, Jabulani Hadebe, better known as Sjava, announced the release of his second studio album, titled Umqhele. It generated more than 20 000 Google searches last Friday.

Last weekend, South Africans generated more than 50 000 search queries for “Liverpool vs Man United”.

Tamaryn Green represented South Africa at Miss Universe, coming in second place overall, while the Philippines’ Catriona Gray took the crown. “Miss Universe 2018” garnered more than 50 000 search queries last Sunday.

DC Films’ latest blockbuster, Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa of Game of Thrones fame, made waves after it was reported that the film had already grossed more than $90 million (R1.2 billion) at the Chinese box office days ahead of its US premiere.

South African comic book lovers generated more than 10 000 search queries for Aquaman on Monday.

St Francis Bay generated more than 20 000 search queries on Tuesday as a runaway fire carved out a path of destruction in the Eastern Cape.

On Wednesday, when the SABC had technical difficulties, local soapie lovers hunted down the latest episode of Skeem Saam. The glitch led to the episode airing with no sound.

While some took to social media to rant, others generated more than 10 000 Google Search queries for Skeem Saam.

AFRICAN NEWS AGENCY (ANA) POLICE have seized counterfeit footwear worth R8 million in Rustenburg. The items were confiscated from several shops during a festive season blitz, said Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone. ‘Most of the goods were seized in absence of the store owners who deserted their business upon becoming aware of the police presence,’ he said. Police have not made any arrests. |