Strong World Cup Interest in Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway Featuring Antonio Nusa: The Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway 2026 FIFA World Cup match has seen a massive surge in interest, particularly around Norway's Antonio Nusa and matchday law
Regional Pulse in South Africa
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Regional Pulse in South Africa
South African interest in June 2026 is driven by high-profile 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, particularly spotlighting players like Antonio Nusa and Kylian Mbappé.
Active topics
22
Search volume
195.2K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
22
Sports50% (11)
Money23% (5)
Politics14% (3)
Health5% (1)
Technology5% (1)
World5% (1)
Why people are curious
People in South Africa are primarily curious about following and staying updated on major international sports events, notably the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon tennis matches, as indicated by the 'following' intent labels. They seek explanations on political developments involving dismissed officials and cabinet reshuffles to understand governance issues. Concerned intent arises around health topics like SARS and COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as well as job losses and rising food prices, reflecting worries about public health and economic stability.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in South Africa
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsSurging
côte d'ivoire vs norway
People are searching for updates on the Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway match and the standout player Antonio Nusa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
norway vs ivory coastantonio nusa
02
HealthSurging
sars
Searches about SARS include concerns around COVID-19's effects, vaccine boosters, and links to other health issues as well as financial news related to SARS refunds and penalties.
20K+ searches · 100% growthSearch volume up 3900%
03
SportsSurging
sweden vs france
Fans are tracking Kylian Mbappé's goal-scoring progress and France's performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, especially his race for the Golden Boot.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 3900%
kylian mbappéfrance fcworld cup top scorer 2026
04
PoliticsSurging
rachel matjeng
Rachel Matjeng, a South African Police Service brigadier, was dismissed over misconduct linked to a Medicare24 tender and her relationship with a controversial figure.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
saps brigadier matjeng police dismissal
05
PoliticsSurging
ramaphosa da deputy ministers removal
Former minister Dina Pule, previously found guilty of unethical conduct, has been controversially reinstated to South Africa’s cabinet in a reshuffle led by Ramaphosa.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
dina pule
06
MoneyEmerging
sassa payment dates
South Africans are seeking information on the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) payment dates for July 2026 to plan for upcoming grant disbursements.
10K+ searches · 100% growthRank fell 2 places
sassa july 2026 grant dates
07
SportsPeaking
royale union saint-gilloise
Royal Union Saint-Gilloise recently secured the transfer of South African player Relebohile Mofokeng, attracting significant attention.
5K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 150%
relebohile mofokengbelgian pro league
08
MoneySurging
food prices
Food prices have dramatically increased globally, impacting consumers and grocery shopping habits.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
09
SportsPeaking
portugal vs croatia
Ticket prices for the highly anticipated Portugal vs. Croatia World Cup match are extremely high, attracting significant buyer interest.
2K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 300%
10
MoneyPeaking
powerball results 30 june 2026
People are actively checking the Powerball lottery results for June 30, 2026, including urgent updates about unclaimed prizes.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
national lottery south africapowerball
11
SportsSurging
england vs congo
There is strong attention on the 2026 World Cup match between England and DR Congo, with fans seeking information about the game and player lineups.
2K+ searches · 600% growthSearch volume up 300%
congo vs england
12
SportsSurging
john barnes on cristiano ronaldo
People are searching for John Barnes's views or commentary regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, reflecting curiosity about football insights.
2K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume up 300%
Why it matters
SurgingSearch attention is rising quickly across recent snapshots, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Search volume up 100%Confidence: medium
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Police Commissioner welcomes the dismissal of Brigadier Rachel Matjeng - South African Government News Agency
Matlala’s inside cop Rachel Matjeng fired - Business Day
SAPS Dismisses Brigadier Rachel Matjeng Over Misconduct - Devdiscourse
Cat Matlala’s ex ‘lover’ Brigadier Rachel Matjeng axed over Medicare24 tender - Inside Politics South Africa
How Rachel Matjeng's relationship with 'Cat' Matlala’s led to SAPS fallout - IOL
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