Google's top searches for 2016
Google has released its annual statistics for the top searches of 2016 and you'll never guess what came out on top.
Previously called Google Zeitgeist, the Year in Search provides a snapshot of the trends, people and happenings that captured the nation's interest during the year.
"This year's overall trending searches from South Africa have a decidedly global feel," a statement by the company says.
Top trending overall searches:
1. Pokemon Go
2. Euro 2016
3. Olympic Games Rio 2016
4. Donald Trump
5. Election Results
6. Mandoza
7. IEC
8. Mall of Africa
9. Caster Semenya
10. US Elections 2016
Top trending South African politicians and prominent figures:
1. Jacob Zuma
2. Public Protector
3. Gupta family
4. Thoko Didiza
5. Mcebo Dlamini
6. Pravin Gordhan
7. Sipho Pityana
8. Brian Molefe
9. Thuli Madonsela
10. Khwesi
Top trending 'how tos':
1. How to download pokemon go
2. How to build a strong business relationship
3. How to lose belly fat
4. How to heat up cosmetic oil for production
5. How to remove bookmarks
6. How to make slime
7. How to tie a doek
8. How to deal with poor confidence
9. How to cope with being alone
10. How to prepare battered jackfruit
Top trending 'what is' searches:
1. What is Pokemon Go?
2. What is Java?
3. What is globalisation?
4. What is a blesser?
5. What is Brexit?
6. What is the weather today?
7. What is meant by restorative justice?
8. What is research?
9. What is a dependent variable?
10. What is biome?