Pokemon Go, Jacob Zuma top Google's search trends

Pokemon Go topped Google SA's search trends for 2016.

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The top trending Google searches for SA for 2016 include Pokemon Go, Euro 2016, Olympic Games Rio 2016 and South African President Jacob Zuma.

This is according to Google's annual Year in Search - the top searches in SA in 2016.

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. Google also announced the top ten 'what is' and 'how to' questions for the year.

According to Google, this year's overall trending searches from SA have a decidedly global feel. Where last year's top searches - load shedding and xenophobia - were distinctly local issues, this year's top searches show South African eyes are turned to the world at large, and are not just focused on home.

The search words "Jacob Zuma" and "Public Protector" topped the top trending South African politicians and prominent figures list.

Kwaito musician Mandoza and the racing car driver Gugu Zulu, both of whom passed away this year, topped the top trending South African celebrities' lists.

Google's 2016 annual Year in Search trends results:

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

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

1. Mandoza
2. Gugu Zulu
3. Emtee
4. Babes Wodumo
5. Gareth Cliff
6. Nasty C
7. Rapulana Seiphemo
8. Nyembezi Kunene
9 Ayanda Mabulu
10. Duke Soul

1. Cash Gang
2. Uzalo
3. Muvhango
4. Isibaya
5. Idols SA
6. Beintehaa
7. Bigg Boss 9
8. Skeem Saam
9. The Voice South Africa
10. Antara Nur Dan Dia

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

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?