The Yanos Plug Radio Heat: Hip-Hop Crashes the Week 21 SA Radio Chart
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- May 23, 2026
The numbers are in for Week 21, and while the top of the chart looks familiar, the lower half is seeing an absolute shakeup. While Amapiano hits continue to dictate the mainstream pace, we are seeing major rap collaborations and indie-pop anthems violently disrupt the Week 21 SA Radio Chart. Let’s break down who is catching the most radio spins and dominating the Mzansi airwaves this week.
Moovah of the Week ⚡: Big Zulu feat. Cassper Nyovest
Big Zulu and Cassper Nyovest are undeniably our Moovahs of the Week. Their heavyweight collaboration, “Induku Enhle,” crashed the Top 10 by pulling off a massive +35 spin jump and a 38% surge in audience reach. Landing at #8 with 14.5M impressions, it proves that when two of the biggest names in Mzansi music link up, commercial radio has no choice but to put it in heavy rotation.
The Yanos Plug Radio Heat: Sam Deep Holds #1 on the Week 20 SA Radio Chart
The Top 10 Breakdown
Plays: 200 (📉 -15) | Stations: 57 | 🎧 11.3M impressions (📉 -7%)
Taking a slight dip in both spins and reach, but still comfortably holding the crown for another week. Sam Deep remains the absolute benchmark for consistent South African radio charts dominance.
Plays: 168 (📈 +9) | Stations: 49 | 🎧 15.4M impressions (📉 -35%)
Jumping up to #2 with a healthy increase in plays, despite losing some of last week’s massive audience reach. “Botshelo Ke Eng” continues to be a regional powerhouse.
Plays: 137 (📉 -7) | Stations: 23 | 🎧 4.8M impressions (📈 +6%)
An incredible feat for the indie pop star, jumping into the top three with highly efficient audience growth. Mole is securing prime real estate with almost half the station support of the piano giants around him.
Plays: 136 (📉 -13) | Stations: 50 | 🎧 7.5M impressions (📉 -14%)
Slipping out of the top two as it cools down on the airwaves, but still maintaining a heavyweight presence. Sam Deep still commands a massive chunk of total radio spins.
Plays: 128 (📉 -4) | Stations: 38 | 🎧 14.7M impressions (📉 -13%)
Holding perfectly steady in the #5 spot with very minor shifts, remaining a consistent reach monster. Mawhoo continues to prove her reliability on commercial formats.
Plays: 124 (➖ 0) | Stations: 45 | 🎧 8.0M impressions (📉 -2%)
Locking down the exact same number of spins as last week, showcasing rock-solid stability in the top ten. Stay Low has a highly efficient hit on their hands.
Plays: 112 (📉 -2) | Stations: 39 | 🎧 7.0M impressions (📈 +2%)
Levelling out after a turbulent few weeks, holding her position firmly with a slight bump in audience reach. The global star remains a staple on local playlists.
Plays: 107 (📈 +35) | Stations: 33 | 🎧 14.5M impressions (📈 +38%)
A massive entrance! Two rap giants crash the party with the biggest spin jump of the week and huge reach, proving hip-hop still commands serious attention.
Plays: 97 (📉 -11) | Stations: 32 | 🎧 1.6M impressions (📈 +1%)
Slipping towards the bottom of the chart, but still keeping Mawhoo’s double-feature status alive.
Plays: 93 (📈 +33) | Stations: 45 | 🎧 2.3M impressions (📈 +28%)
Closing out the chart with a huge 33-spin surge, launching back into the top tier with strong momentum. The Yanos Plug will be watching to see if this climbs higher next week.
Who got robbed this week? Are the radios playing what the streets are actually dancing to? Let us know in the comments below.
