Google's most searched terms for 2017 in SA

Google's most searched terms for 2017 in SA

The New Year is upon us and we're reflecting back on what was the most searched terms on google. 

Most searched terms of 2017
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As we bid farewell to what was in 2017, we reflect on what made it such a "sociable" year!

Google is  undoubtedly everyone's best friend and favourite source for all kinds of advice, but what made the search engines go crazy?

Here is a list of the top trending South African searches of 2017 according to themediaonline :

  1. Dumi Masilela
  2. Zimbabwe
  3. Cyclone Dineo
  4. Joe Mafela
  5. Karabo Mokoena
  6. Joost van der Westhuizen
  7. Black Friday
  8. Mayweather vs McGregor fight
  9. Fast & Furious 8
  10. Hurricane Irma

Top three places searched:

  1. Pharmacy near me
  2. Dentist near me
  3. KFC near me

Top three recipes searched:

  1. Oxtail recipes
  2. Sweet potato recipes
  3. Beef stew recipe


2017 was a great year for trends but the Breakfast Team foresees 2018 being even better, especially after Oprah Winfrey's inspiring speech at this years' Golden Globes.

Winfrey's speech is all over the media and the breakfast team definitely think that it will be one of 2018's most trending events.

Let us know what you think about Oprah's stellar speech in the comments below.

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