From Faf to the Titanic submarine, these were the top Google searches of 2023
What a year it's been!
Clarence Ford interviews Barbara Friedman about trending news on the web.
Listen below (skip to 2:56).
Google has released its 'Year in Search' overview, which showcases the most-searched topics across various categories over the past year.
If you've turned to Google in the past year, most of these shouldn't come as a surprise.
South Africa
People:
1. Thabo Bester
2. Cyan Boujee
3. Nadia Nakai
4. Dr Nandipha Magudumana
5. Andrew Tate
Thabo Bester and his girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana exchange whispers and held hands in the dock during court session on 8 August 2023. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News
Athletes:
1. Springboks
2. Siya Kolisi
3. Bongi Mbonambi
4. Faf de Klerk
5. Eben Etzebeth
Cape Town CBD was brought to a standstill by thousands of Springboks supporters who came to celebrate with the four-time rugby world champions. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Global
News:
1. War in Israel and Gaza
2. Titanic submarine
3. Turkey earthquake
4. Hurricane Hilary
5. Hurricane Idalia
The OceanGate Titan submersible was on a journey to the Titanic wreck when it imploded. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Madelgarius
People:
1. Damar Hamlin
2. Jeremy Renner
3. Andrew Tate
4. Kylian Mbappé
5. Travis Kelce
Jeremy Renner / Wikimedia Commons: Gage Skidmore
Passings:
1. Matthew Perry
2. Tina Turner
3. Sinéad O'Connor
4. Ken Block
5. Jerry Springer
Image source: Wikimedia Commons by Philip Spittle
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