Topic signal in South Africa
Updated Jun 29, 2026
jacob zuma
Search volume for Jacob Zuma grew following multiple reports linking him to ongoing political and social issues in South Africa.
Signal snapshot
- Region
- South Africa
- Observed
- Jun 29, 2026
- Searches
- 2K+
- Growth
- 1,000%
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What's driving the attention
Search volume for Jacob Zuma grew following multiple reports linking him to ongoing political and social issues in South Africa.
Jacob Zuma's name became a focal point in search trends due to controversies surrounding his role in South Africa’s anti-immigrant crisis and political dynamics within the ANC. Coverage highlighted internal party conflicts, such as Zuma's dismissal of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, and allegations linking him to Epstein-related communications regarding a London dinner.
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