Top 10 Google searches in South Africa this year

Each year Google releases its Year in Search results, which shows the top questions, trending stories and much more from around the world.

The top 10 questions asked by South Africans on Google this year include:

10. How old is Megan Markle?

The Duchess of Sussex married Prince Harry in a fairytale wedding in May this year. Globally, Markle was the most searched for person in 2018. Markle is 38 years old.

9. What happened to HHP?

Hip Hop Pantsula, known as HHP, was a South African rapper who died in October this year. It was widely reported that he had struggled with mental illness however the official cause of his death has not been released.

8. What time is the royal wedding?

The royal wedding of Megan Markle and Prince Harry captured the attention of millions around the world earlier this year.

7. How to get pregnant?

This search topic was particularly popular in the Northern Cape with many related topics focusing on how to get pregnant quickly.

6. How much are Global Citizen tickets?

The Global Citizen concert boasted a line-up of international and local stars and aims to encourage active citizenship.

5. How old is Prince Harry?

Questions surrounding the Royals were particularly popular this year thanks to the royal wedding. The royal wedding featured at number four in the global search. He is 34 years old.

4. What is black data?

Black data is Cell-C’s low-cost prepaid data.

3. What is listeriosis?

Listeriosis is a food-borne disease which killed approximately 200 South Africans this year.

2. How old is Pharrell Williams?

Williams is an American rapper, songwriter and singer who performed at the Global Citizen concert in South Africa. He is 45 years old.

1. How did Avicii die?

Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was a Swedish musician and DJ who reportedly committed suicide in April this year.

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