{"id":17778,"date":"2025-12-17T13:23:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=17778"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:23:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:23:25","slug":"trending-in-2025-south-africas-most-searched-topics-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/trending-in-2025-south-africas-most-searched-topics-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Trending in 2025: South Africa’s Most Searched Topics Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Indeed, it’s that moment of the year once again to unveil the leading Google Search terms in South Africa for 2025. As in previous years, the search engine’s top queries provide an intriguing glimpse into what has captivated the country throughout 2025 \u2026<\/p>\n

SOUTH AFRICA\u2019S TOP 10 GOOGLE SEARCH TERMS FOR 2025<\/h2>\n

Leading the pack in South Africa\u2019s top searches for 2025 is \u2018Temu.\u2019 Yes, the popular Chinese e-commerce platform has truly grabbed the attention of budget-conscious South African customers this year. It seems that there\u2019s no such thing as negative publicity, as not even an inquiry from the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has diminished Temu\u2019s online popularity (catch the pun?).<\/p>\n

Following closely on the list is \u2018General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.\u2019 Interest spiked in July 2025 after his serious allegations of corruption against high-ranking political and police officials. His profile soared due to frequent media updates and the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry investigating claims of police corruption in the legal system.<\/p>\n

WHAT ELSE DID SOUTH AFRICANS SEARCH FOR?<\/h2>\n
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General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi\u2019s role in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry gained traction post-July. Image: File<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The remaining entries in South Africa\u2019s top 10 Google Search terms for 2025 appear rather eclectic. Notably, people are showing interest in AI assistance and budget airline tickets:<\/p>\n

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  • 3. Earth Day<\/li>\n
  • 4. Chat GPT free<\/li>\n
  • 5. Google Gemini<\/li>\n
  • 6. Unisa Registration<\/li>\n
  • 7. iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/li>\n
  • 8. Hangwani Maumela<\/li>\n
  • 9. FlySafair R11 tickets<\/li>\n
  • 10. Shaka iLembe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    SOUTH AFRICA\u2019S TOP HOW TO AND WHEN IS SEARCHES<\/h2>\n
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    Searching for savings or wins online stays consistently popular in South Africa. Image: File<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Additionally, in the realm of specific inquiries, Google data has unveiled some engaging ‘How to’ and ‘when is’ searches that gained traction in South Africa. The most searched include:<\/p>\n

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    • How to vote on Big Brother<\/li>\n
    • How to log into Hollywoodbets<\/li>\n
    • When is the G20 summit?<\/li>\n
    • When is the Budget speech?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Kabelo Makwane, Director for Google South Africa, mentioned that its annual search report continues to illustrate what resonates most with the South African public. It provides a thorough perspective on the nation’s values, interests, and curiosities during 2025.<\/p>\n

      What are your thoughts? Do these top 10 search terms for 2025 surprise you? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section below \u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n