Surge in Searches for August 2026 SASSA Grant Schedule: South Africans eagerly follow the August 2026 SASSA grant payment schedule amid concerns on social grant disbursements.
Search archive for South Africa · Historical snapshot
Trending searches in South Africa for 2026-07-09
Explore the leading searches recorded in South Africa on 2026-07-09. Updated Jul 9, 2026, 3:03 PM UTC.
Search trend report
Historical snapshot · Updated Thursday, July 9, 2026
Archived search analysis for South Africa
South African online interest is strongly focused on social grant payment schedules, political developments including immigration enforcement and Zimbabwe's presidential term extension, major sports events such as the 2026 World Cup and Wimbledon, and technology concerns involving MultiChoice.
Topics in snapshot
24
Represented searches
113K
Leading topic
Politics
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Politics33% (8)
Sports29% (7)
Money8% (2)
Technology8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Life4% (1)
World4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are primarily curious about ongoing and emerging events that directly affect their daily lives and interests. The intent behind these searches largely involves following developments, such as schedules for social grant payments, real-time sports events, and political controversies including immigration issues and judicial rulings. There is also a significant explanatory intent as users seek to understand causes of death, legislative changes, and new technology problems. Worrying intent is notable concerning service disruptions by MultiChoice and cybercrime threats, reflecting apprehensions about security and service reliability.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Bonnie Tyler Death Sparks Public Remembrance and Legacy Searches: Bonnie Tyler's death at age 75 leads to a spike in searches for details about her life and cause of death.
SABC News Searches Highlight Political and Legal Developments: Public interest spikes in SABC News coverage of political arrests and upcoming November elections.
Rising Interest in 2026 World Cup and Films: 2026 World Cup and popular 2026 films drive cultural and sports following in South Africa.
MultiChoice Service Issues Cause Consumer Worry: Concerns grow over MultiChoice and DStv service disruptions amid legal and operational challenges.
KZN Immigration Enforcement Draws Public Attention: Crackdown on illegal immigration in KwaZulu-Natal prompts searches about enforcement and deportation measures.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in South Africa
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyDeclining
august 2026 sassa grant schedule
People are searching for the August 2026 SASSA grant schedule amid significant interest in payment topics tied to social grants and related financial updates.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
payment
02
EntertainmentDeclining
bonnie tyler
Searches about Bonnie Tyler surged following news coverage of her death at age 75, with many seeking information about her cause of death and legacy.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
bonnie tyler cause of deathbonny tyler
03
PoliticsDeclining
sabc news
Searches linked to SABC News cover high-profile political and legal events including the arrest of Imogen Mashazi and political party performances ahead of November elections.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
imogen mashazijulius mkhwanazidr imogen mashazi
04
SportsDeclining
2026
Interest in the 2026 World Cup and popular films of the year is surging in South Africa.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
05
TechnologyDeclining
multichoice
There is rising concern about disruptions and service changes related to DStv and MultiChoice in South Africa.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
dstv
06
PoliticsDeclining
thami ntuli
Searches focus on government actions against illegal immigration in KwaZulu-Natal and related enforcement measures.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
07
PoliticsDeclining
march and march
The March and March Movement is leading nationwide protests in South Africa focusing on immigration policies amid rising xenophobic violence.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
08
PoliticsDeclining
misuzulu zulu
Zimbabwe's parliament has approved extending the presidential term, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power longer, sparking controversy.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
emmerson mnangagwa
09
SportsDeclining
andrey santos
Manchester United is close to signing Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos in a £50 million deal, with the player set for a medical examination.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
10
SportsDeclining
coco gauff
People are searching for information about Coco Gauff as she competes in the 2026 Wimbledon women's semifinals against Karolína Muchová.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
karolína muchovámuchovav
11
PoliticsDeclining
nobuhle nkabane
Searches are focused on Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane's new parliamentary role as acting chairperson of the Agriculture Portfolio Committee in South Africa.
2K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 13 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
zimbabwe vs bangladesh
There is growing search activity around the cricket match between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, focusing on live predictions, scores, and match analyses.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
zim vs ban
Politics / Following | 14 days ago
sabc news
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 13 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 13 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
OPINION: Just how will SA’s big four parties perform in November? - SABC News
POLL | What’s your reaction to Imogen Mashazi’s arrest? - TimesLIVE
Imogen Mashazi ordered to present herself to police - eNCA
Limpopo pig farm murder trial adjourned until October - SABC News
Trump calls NATO Summit in Turkey a ‘tremendous success’ - SABC News
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.