People Trending in South Africa
The fastest-rising attention in South Africa right now, separated from enduring fame.
Ranking updated November 10, 2026 by the iFANN Rankings Desk. How the ranking works
Russell Brand
Trend score 68.2
9.9× usual readership · Local readership, Search
Helen Zille
Trend score 61.6
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Abdul El-Sayed
Trend score 59.7
8.4× usual readership · Local readership, Search
Donald Trump
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“Donald Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China to discuss ending Iran war”
Cyril Ramaphosa
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“JUSTICE MALALA: The ANC isn’t losing. It’s dying”
Jon Ossoff
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“Optimism grows for Sen. Jon Ossoff to be Dems’ pick for 2028 presidential run”
Stephen Miller
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“Katie Miller to end podcast as husband Stephen Miller becomes Trump’s chief of staff”
Chris Pappas
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“Chris Pappas warns Democrats against ‘over-interpreting’ voter mandate | CloseUp”
Scott Colom
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“Senate Democrats Could Have 4 Identical Twins If This One Candidate Wins”
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
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“Kimi Antonelli receives post-race F1 penalty after stewards’ Mercedes investigation”
JJ Gabriel
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“JJ Gabriel Reportedly Chooses Real Madrid Over Barcelona”
Ben Shelton
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“Alcaraz downs Shelton to win Paris Masters for first time”
Shea Lacey
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“Manchester United reporter notebook: Shea Lacey and Old Trafford young guns offer Michael Carrick hope of unlikely revival”
Thierno Barry
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“Thierno Barry”
Vivek Ramaswamy
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“Amy Acton bobblehead launched after historic Ohio election win”
Archie Brown
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“Transfer Spotlight: Fenerbahçe Left-Back Archie Brown”
Matheus Cunha
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“‘I’m so tired’: Matheus Cunha delivers blunt Manchester United verdict”
Carlos Alcaraz
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“Alcaraz won’t think about being favourite despite Paris triumph”
Relebohile Mofokeng
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“Mofokeng reaches new career high as European giants circle”
Jesús de Miguel
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“After the De Miguel tragedy: Andorra's goalkeeper considers a shocking decision”
Mmusi Maimane
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Paris Jackson
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“Paris Jackson Seeks $600M From MJ's Estate, Alleges Executor Withheld Money”
Dana White
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“Trump shares cartoon of UFC fighters beating reporters after offering Dana White press job”
Jobe Bellingham
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“Borussia Dortmund news and rumours – ‘Makes no sense’: Could Borussia Dortmund face a dispute over Serhou Guirassy?”
Nelson Mandela
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“Nelson Mandela's party ANC suffers historic losses in South African local elections”
Anastasios Douvikas
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“Greek Striker Tasos Douvikas Leads All Goal Scorers in 2026 Champions League”
Taylor Fritz
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“5 things to watch in Stockholm: Fritz, Ruud, Musetti & more”
Novak Djokovic
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“Alcaraz joins Nadal and Djokovic in exclusive club with Rolex Paris Masters title”
Max Verstappen
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“Verstappen reveals mystery issue that may have cost him Brazilian GP victory”
KANYE WEST
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“Ye sets U.S. rap concert attendance record at AT&T Stadium”
Cristiano Ronaldo
1.5× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Cristiano Ronaldo's Personal Life | Beyond the pitch: The extraordinary celebrity life of Cristiano Ronaldo”
Aboubakary Koïta
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Lewis Hamilton
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“Lewis Hamilton data reveals why brilliant Brazilian GP start led nowhere”
Esteban Ocon
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“Weekly F1 Recap: Superb racing in Sau Paulo, Ocon dropped from Haas, and more”
Robert Pattinson
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“Why Robert Pattinson playing James Bond is too good to be true”
Abdeslam Ouaddou
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Michael Jackson
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“Michael Kors Alice Chain Mesh Ballet Flat - Entrepreneur who brought Jheri curl to masses dies WTOP”