Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup Result: Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 to secure a spot in the World Cup last 32, with Daniel Muñoz scoring the deciding goal.
Archived Pulse in South Africa
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Archived Pulse in South Africa
South African search trends are strongly influenced by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, particularly matches involving Colombia, Portugal, and England, generating significant sports engagement.
Active topics
21
Search volume
173K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
21
Sports48% (10)
Money14% (3)
Politics10% (2)
Entertainment10% (2)
World10% (2)
Culture5% (1)
Life5% (1)
Why people are curious
People in South Africa are searching to keep up with ongoing sports events, particularly the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to follow their favorite national and international teams' progress and game outcomes, as indicated by the 'following' intent. The public seeks clear, updated information on social grant payment dates due to 'following' intent, demonstrating concern for financial planning and welfare support. In politics, searches display an 'explaining' and 'following' intent as citizens seek to understand complex testimonies and parliamentary procedures involving high-profile figures and committees.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Portugal vs Uzbekistan Match Highlights: Portugal beat Uzbekistan with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice, cementing Portugal's strong position in Group K.
England vs Ghana Ends in Goalless Draw: England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw, creating suspense ahead of the decisive final group stage matches.
Surge in Pizza Interest and Promotions: Searches show rising interest in different pizza styles and promotional offers from fast food chains in South Africa.
Public Follows SASSA June 2026 Payment Dates: South Africans are following updates on SASSA payment dates and social grant policies for June 2026.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in South Africa
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsDeclining
julius mkhwanazi madlanga commission testimony
Julius Mkhwanazi's testimony at the Madlanga Commission has drawn intense public attention amid allegations of organized crime.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
julius mkhwanazi
02
SportsDeclining
colombia vs dr congo
Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 securing their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with Daniel Muñoz scoring the winning goal.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
colombia national football team vs dr congo national football team standingscongo vs colombia
03
SportsDeclining
portugal national football team vs uzbekistan national football team standings
Portugal secured a strong win over Uzbekistan in the World Cup group stage with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice, reinforcing his legacy.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
portugal vsuzbekistan
04
SportsDeclining
england national football team vs ghana national football team standings
England was held to a surprising 0-0 draw by Ghana in the World Cup, leaving both teams needing to secure results in the decisive final group match.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
ghana vs englandengland vs ghana world cup
05
CultureDeclining
pizza
People are showing a strong interest in pizza, particularly different styles and promotions from fast food chains.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
06
MoneyDeclining
sassa june 2026 payment dates
People are actively following updates on SASSA payment dates and related government social grant policies for 2026.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
sassa srd grant payment dates
07
EntertainmentDeclining
amazon prime video vs dstv
People are comparing Amazon Prime Video and DStv to decide on their preferred streaming and TV service.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
08
SportsDeclining
bafana bafana 2026 world cup
Bafana Bafana's performance in the 2026 World Cup is a trending topic with extensive coverage of their matches and group placement.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
09
SportsDeclining
panama national football team vs croatia national football team standings
Searches about the Panama versus Croatia World Cup match focus on odds, predictions, and how to watch the game.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
croatia vs panama
10
SportsDeclining
fifa world cup 2026 standings
Interest in the World Cup 2026 standings and projections is growing as fans track team rankings and potential advancements.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
11
SportsDeclining
maiakawanakaulani roos blues rugby
Maiakawanakaulani Roos and the Blues rugby team have seen a surge in search interest recently.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
12
WorldDeclining
police
Police-related news in South Africa is trending due to various serious incidents and investigations.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
malawian repatriation kwazulu-natal challenges
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 8 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 8 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Madlanga Commission | Julius Mkhwanazi faces scrutiny over unapproved peace officer unit - IOL
Witness K says Julius Mkhwanazi organised team behind R14.9m precious stones theft - Inside Politics South Africa
Madlanga Commission: Julius Mkhwanazi to respond to new allegations against him - EWN
From romance to heist: how Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly orchestrated a R14m gem heist with ex-lover - theherald.co.za
How Julius Mkhwanazi and ex-girlfriend allegedly had R14m stones stolen in Killarney - Sowetan
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.