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Twitter/X Trends in South Africa
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| 1 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 59,599 |
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Related News: Palmer
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Cole Palmer misses clear chance on goal for Chelsea against Newcastle UnitedFebruary 21, 2026 6:55 PM Full SummaryCole Palmer had a clear run on goal during Chelsea's match against Newcastle United but rushed his shot, resulting in an easy save by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The miss prevented Chelsea from going 2-0 up. Context & EntitiesTopics
Premier League
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Cole Palmer
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| 2 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 46,800 |
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| 3 | Jan 14, 2025 23:01 | South Africa | 41,400 |
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Related News: Indians
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Canadian hockey team ordered Indian food in Italy before Olympics gameFebruary 23, 2026 5:39 AM Full SummaryA Canadian hockey team ordered Indian food while in Italy for the Olympics right before an important game. The decision sparked online mockery for not eating local Italian food. Context & EntitiesTopics
Ice Hockey
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Italy
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Olympics game
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Canadian hockey team
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| 4 | Jan 14, 2025 22:01 | South Africa | 39,200 |
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Related News: Zubimendi
Sports
Arsenal Fans Frustrate Over Zubimendi After Wolves Draw, Stats Defend HimFebruary 19, 2026 4:22 PM Full SummaryBukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie scored early at Molineux, yet Hugo Bueno and Tom Edozie equalized late, prompting fans to compare Zubimendi to old scapegoat Mohamed Elneny and call for Brentford's Christian Nørgaard. The 27-year-old, who joined from Real Sociedad in July 2025, boasts career-high five goals and one assist in 26 league games, plus strong progressive passes and duel wins. Arteta called him incredible amid Arsenal's top-table lead with 58 points, as the north London derby nears. Key TakeawayArsenal led 2-0 at Wolves, but late goals turned it into a 2-2 draw—sparking fans to vent about £51m signing Martin Zubimendi's sideways passes. Context & EntitiesTopics
Premier League
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Arsenal
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Declan Rice
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Arsenal
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| 5 | Jan 15, 2025 01:31 | South Africa | 37,400 |
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Related News: Ashley
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RAVLEYs Rally for Ashley Sarmiento in PBB Collab 2.0 Final PushFebruary 22, 2026 6:54 PM Full SummaryThe 19-year-old Sparkle actress earned her spot in the Ultimate 8 through grit, including a Big Jump Challenge win, now facing off against Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales, Joaquin Arce, Krystal Mejes, Lella Ford, Miguel Vergara, and Princess Aliyah. RAVLEYs, fans of her AshRave ship with evicted housemate Rave Victoria, launched trends like 'ASHRAVE SUN2 REUNITE' and engagement parties to boost votes via the Maya app, with six days until polls close. They're also planning a special fan gift, donation challenges, and streaming her track 'Bitter November' to keep morale high ahead of Ultimate Tapatan face-offs and the late February finale. Key TakeawayAshley's fans, the devoted RAVLEYs, are flooding timelines with heartfelt trends for their optimistic sweetheart from Las Piñas as the Big Night approaches. Context & EntitiesTopics
Music
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Ashley
Rave
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ASHRAVE SUN2 REUNITE
competition's big night
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| 6 | Jan 15, 2025 01:31 | South Africa | 33,400 |
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Related News: Nate
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Dave Moody and Nate Ryan Share Motorsports Media Award at DaytonaFebruary 15, 2026 12:24 AM Full SummaryDave Moody and Nate Ryan received the 2026 American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence as co-recipients during a ceremony at Daytona International Speedway. Moody, who has called races since 1978 and leads MRN's NASCAR coverage, was praised for his signature 'trouble!' calls from the turns. Ryan, a veteran journalist from outlets like USA Today and co-host of 'Hauler Talk,' earned acclaim for his lyrical writing. Separately, Mike Joy picked up the 2025 NMPA Myers Brothers Award, capping his 57-year career leading NASCAR broadcasts. Key TakeawayDave Moody beamed with his plaque amid cheers from peers at Daytona's media center, a heartfelt moment for the veteran announcer known as 'The Godfather.' Context & EntitiesTopics
Sports
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NMPA
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Dave Moody
Mike Joy
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| 7 | Jan 14, 2025 14:31 | South Africa | 33,200 |
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Related News: Teachers
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Portland Teacher Signs Prank Petition for MS-13 Murder Suspect's ReturnFebruary 22, 2026 7:51 AM Full SummaryStreet interviewer 'Politibrawl Streetcast' captured the moment with a teacher who called ICE's deportation appalling and hoped to get murderers back home, even after hearing about 27-year-old MS-13 member Edwin Antonio Hernandez Hernandez's admissions. The clip emerged amid Portland's 'Operation Catch of the Day,' a DHS enforcement action that led to dozens of arrests and thousands protesting in late January 2026. Local leaders upheld the city's non-cooperation with ICE, while the video fueled sharp online reactions questioning educators' views on immigration. Key TakeawayA gray-haired woman outside Portland City Hall grabbed a clipboard and signed a petition to bring back a deported gang member—then learned he confessed to five murders. Context & EntitiesTopics
News
Crime
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MS-13
ICE
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Edwin Antonio Hernandez Hernandez
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El Salvador
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| 8 | Jan 15, 2025 02:01 | South Africa | 29,600 |
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Related News: Dortmund
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Dortmund Takes 2-0 Lead Over Atalanta in Champions League Play-OffsFebruary 19, 2026 8:51 PM Full SummaryBorussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs first leg on February 17, with Guirassy scoring early and Maximilian Beier heading in before halftime. Guirassy, who leads UCL goal contributions with 24 since last season, earned Man of the Match. Across Europe, Galatasaray stunned Juventus 5-2 thanks to Victor Osimhen's pressing, Bodo/Glimt beat Inter Milan 3-1 in a fairy-tale run, and Newcastle thrashed Qarabag 6-1, while favorites like Real Madrid and PSG advanced narrowly. Second legs next week promise more knockout drama. Key TakeawaySignal Iduna Park erupted just three minutes in as Serhou Guirassy tapped home after Atalanta's defensive slip-up, setting the tone for Dortmund's strong night. Context & EntitiesTopics
UEFA Champions League
Organizations
Galatasaray
Juventus
UEFA
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UEFA Champions League match
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Galatasaray
Juventus
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| 9 | Jan 14, 2025 23:31 | South Africa | 28,200 |
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Related News: Savage
Other
Singles Roast Valentine's Day with Savage MemesFebruary 15, 2026 2:47 AM Full SummaryA years-old clip of a pundit ranting about border issues and fentanyl, labeled with garbled 'LIBERAL' text, resurfaced as the perfect single cope. Guys like Hollywood Higgins mourned bros ditching day drinking for dates, while women like notyourbae raged at Instagram flooded with 'ugly ass' boyfriends. The posts mixed bro humor, political satire, and FOMO into holiday snark that lit up feeds. Key TakeawayOn Valentine's Day, singles turned envy into laughs by sharing a chaotic conservative meme and venting about couples' posts. Context & EntitiesTopics
Relationships
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Valentine's Day
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| 10 | Jan 14, 2025 18:01 | South Africa | 23,799 |
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| 11 | Jan 14, 2025 09:31 | South Africa | 22,400 |
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| 12 | Jan 14, 2025 07:31 | South Africa | 21,600 |
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| 13 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 13,600 |
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| 14 | Jan 15, 2025 00:01 | South Africa | 12,399 |
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| 15 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 11,000 |
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| 16 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 10,800 |
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| 17 | Jan 14, 2025 08:31 | South Africa | 9,979 |
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| 18 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 9,903 |
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| 19 | Jan 14, 2025 12:01 | South Africa | 9,041 |
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| 20 | Jan 15, 2025 01:01 | South Africa | 6,838 |
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Related News: Breaking Bad
Entertainment
ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Generates Lifelike AI Videos of Breaking Bad and Dragon Ball ScenesFebruary 12, 2026 8:08 AM Full SummaryByteDance quietly launched Seedance 2.0 in a limited beta on its Jimeng AI platform in China last week, creating 1080p videos up to 20 seconds from text, images, or audio prompts. The tool shines in consistent character motion, realistic physics, multi-camera views, and dynamic action like fluid fight scenes, with demos recreating fictional Breaking Bad confrontations, Dragon Ball Z battles, and Jackie Chan vs. Jet Li bouts that stun viewers. ByteDance reports a 90% success rate on complex prompts, beating rivals in consistency, though it's expanding to the Doubao app while pausing real-person features over privacy concerns. Excitement mixes with worries from animators about job impacts and critics raising copyright issues over style imitation. Key TakeawayA tense Breaking Bad diner standoff unfolds with Walter White's piercing stare and perfect dialogue timing—until you realize it never happened in the actual show. Context & EntitiesTopics
Anime
AI
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Toei Animation
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| 21 | Jan 14, 2025 04:31 | South Africa | 6,831 |
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| 22 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 5,114 |
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| 23 | Jan 14, 2025 12:01 | South Africa | 4,825 |
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| 24 | Jan 15, 2025 01:31 | South Africa | 4,638 |
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| 25 | Jan 15, 2025 01:31 | South Africa | 3,194 |
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Related News: Sweet Guluva
Entertainment
Sweet Guluva's Fans Rally Amid Baby Mama RumorsFebruary 15, 2026 8:09 PM Full SummaryAkhonamathemba Zwane, known as Sweet Guluva after winning Season 5 Umlilo in 2025, has fans fiercely defending him against rumors tying him to an ex's child, where another man now claims paternity. Supporters push for a DNA test, as he called for proof to avoid deadbeat labels, while sharing his chill Instagram stories of scenic outfits and close chats with a possible new partner. Hashtags like #HandsOffSweetGuluva trend as the SweetGs celebrate his grace, though some call the defense overly aggressive amid deleted posts and blocks. Key TakeawaySweet Guluva, Big Brother Mzansi's stylish champ, faces whispers of dodging dad duties for an ex's newborn—just as Valentine's arrives with cozy new posts. Context & EntitiesTopics
Celebrity
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Owners Office
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Owners Office
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Valentine's Day event
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| 26 | Jan 15, 2025 00:01 | South Africa | 2,781 |
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| 27 | Jan 14, 2025 10:31 | South Africa | 2,645 |
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| 28 | Jan 14, 2025 20:31 | South Africa | 2,545 |
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| 29 | Jan 14, 2025 21:31 | South Africa | 2,390 |
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| 30 | Jan 15, 2025 02:01 | South Africa | 2,362 |
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| 31 | Jan 15, 2025 01:31 | South Africa | 1,322 |
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| 32 | Jan 15, 2025 01:01 | South Africa | 1,188 |
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| 33 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 1,079 |
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| 34 | Jan 15, 2025 02:31 | South Africa | 1,060 |
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| 35 | Jan 14, 2025 11:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 36 | Jan 14, 2025 15:31 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 37 | Jan 14, 2025 14:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 39 | Jan 14, 2025 14:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 40 | Jan 14, 2025 18:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 41 | Jan 14, 2025 14:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 42 | Jan 14, 2025 17:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 43 | Jan 14, 2025 14:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 44 | Jan 15, 2025 00:31 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 45 | Jan 14, 2025 14:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 46 | Jan 14, 2025 17:31 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 47 | Jan 14, 2025 20:01 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 48 | Jan 14, 2025 16:31 | South Africa | N/A |
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The trending hashtags in South Africa right now are displayed in the table above. These change constantly based on current events, social movements, sports, and popular conversations happening specifically in South Africa. Check this page regularly to see what topics are capturing attention, or subscribe to our daily email alerts for South Africa trends delivered to your inbox every morning.
To check trending topics specifically for South Africa: 1) Use this page to see real-time South Africa trends with historical data, 2) Search for specific keywords using our search box above, 3) Navigate through different dates to see past South Africa trends, 4) Click on any trend to see tweet volumes and direct links to Twitter/X, 5) Subscribe to our free daily email to receive South Africa trends every morning.
The most popular hashtags in South Africa are shown in the trending table on this page. Scroll through today's South Africa trends to see which hashtags have the highest tweet volumes. Click on any hashtag to see its performance over time with our chart feature. You can also use the date navigator to explore which hashtags were popular on previous days in South Africa.
For South Africa-focused posts, the "3 hashtag rule" suggests 2-3 relevant hashtags for optimal engagement. Use 1-2 trending South Africa hashtags from our list above, plus 1 niche-specific tag relevant to your content. Quality matters more than quantity—choose hashtags that genuinely match your content and target the South Africa audience. Avoid overusing hashtags as it can look spammy and reduce engagement.
To find viral hashtags in South Africa: 1) Check our trending table above for the highest tweet volumes, 2) Subscribe to daily South Africa trend emails to catch viral hashtags early, 3) Monitor our historical charts to see which hashtags are accelerating rapidly, 4) Look for South Africa-specific breaking news, sports events, or cultural moments, 5) Use our search filter to track specific topics relevant to South Africa. Viral hashtags often relate to local events, politics, entertainment, or user-generated challenges specific to South Africa.
Viral hashtags in South Africa typically share these characteristics: 1) Timely - related to South Africa current events, breaking news, or local politics, 2) Emotional - evoke strong feelings relevant to South Africa's culture (humor, pride, outrage), 3) Shareable - encourage participation from the South Africa community, 4) Easy to understand within South Africa's context, 5) Community-driven - organically created by South Africa users. Check our trending table to see examples of what's currently going viral in South Africa.
In South Africa, hashtags that get the most attention include: 1) South Africa-specific breaking news and political events, 2) Local entertainment, TV shows, and celebrity moments, 3) South Africa sports events and team victories, 4) Cultural celebrations and national holidays specific to South Africa, 5) Viral challenges that gain traction in South Africa, 6) Social movements relevant to South Africa. See the tweet volume column in our trends table above to identify which South Africa hashtags are currently getting the most engagement.
To check if a specific hashtag is trending in South Africa: 1) Search for it using the search box on this page, 2) Look for it in our South Africa trending table above, 3) Click the chart icon to see its tweet volume history in South Africa, 4) Compare its performance with other South Africa trends to gauge relative popularity, 5) Monitor it daily to track whether it's gaining or losing momentum in South Africa. High tweet volumes (thousands or more) within hours typically indicate trending status in South Africa.
To reach the South Africa audience: 1) Use 1-2 trending hashtags from our South Africa list above, 2) Include South Africa-specific location or cultural tags, 3) Add niche hashtags relevant to your content and South Africa interests, 4) Limit to 2-3 total hashtags for optimal engagement, 5) Avoid unrelated trending tags just for visibility. Research what successful South Africa-based accounts use. Quality matters more than quantity—choose hashtags that genuinely connect your content with the South Africa community.
To spot South Africa trends early: 1) Check this page multiple times daily to catch emerging South Africa topics, 2) Subscribe to our daily South Africa trends email for morning alerts, 3) Monitor our tweet volume charts for rapidly increasing trends in South Africa, 4) Follow South Africa's key influencers, news outlets, and thought leaders, 5) Use our historical data to identify recurring patterns in South Africa, 6) Set up keyword alerts for topics relevant to South Africa. Early detection gives you a competitive advantage in South Africa's fast-moving social media landscape.
South Africa hashtags that get the most views are listed at the top of our trending table above, sorted by tweet volume. Look for South Africa hashtags with tweet volumes in the thousands (or hundreds of thousands for major events). These typically include South Africa breaking news, major South Africa sports events, viral South Africa entertainment moments, and South Africa-specific political developments. Use our historical charts to track which South Africa hashtags consistently generate high engagement and views over time.