The Yanos Plug Radio Heat: A Historic Comeback Shakes the Week 24 SA Radio Chart
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- June 13, 2026
The numbers are in for Week 24, and it is a wild mix of dominance, surprise attacks, and deep nostalgia. While the very peak remains defended by today’s leading Amapiano hits, the rest of the Week 24 SA Radio Chart features massive new entries and one of the greatest chart comebacks in recent memory. Let’s explore exactly what Mzansi is listening to right now.
Moovah of the Week ⚡: TkZee
Kwaito royalty TkZee is undeniably our Moovah of the Week. With the whole country still buzzing from Bafana Bafana’s massive opening clash against Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the fever has completely taken over.
In an incredible testament to the timelessness of Mzansi music, their classic 1998 football anthem “Shibobo (The Final Countdown)” executed a jaw-dropping resurgence, rocketing up with a +71 spin jump and an absolutely massive 158% explosion in audience reach. This nostalgic surge proves that legendary tracks can still command prime real estate on the South African radio charts when the cultural moment aligns perfectly with national pride.
The Yanos Plug Radio Heat: Sam Deep Holds #1 on the Week 20 SA Radio Chart
The Top 10 Breakdown
Plays: 178 (📈 +1) | Stations: 64 | 🎧 10.9M impressions (📈 +15%)
Unstoppable at the summit, “Shela” adds more stations to its roster and locks down its #1 crown yet again. Sam Deep’s radio chokehold is legendary at this point.
Plays: 176 (📈 New Entry) | Stations: 48 | 🎧 13.8M impressions (📈 New Entry)
An absolutely spectacular new entry, debuting straight at number two and actively threatening the top spot. A debut of this magnitude is incredibly rare.
Plays: 159 (📈 +13) | Stations: 43 | 🎧 15.6M impressions (📉 -6%)
Climbing one slot higher with a strong double-digit spin increase, holding the highest impressions in the top three. Mawhoo continues to be a consistent reach giant.
Plays: 148 (📉 -3) | Stations: 46 | 🎧 14.2M impressions (➖ 0%)
A minor contraction in plays doesn’t disrupt its core dominance, keeping a firm grip on the top five.
Plays: 126 (📈 +14) | Stations: 45 | 🎧 11.2M impressions (📈 +65%)
A massive week for Stay Low’s finest, securing a brilliant 65% explosion in total audience reach. “Aweh” is finding major crossover appeal.
Plays: 115 (📉 -6) | Stations: 34 | 🎧 12.1M impressions (📉 -12%)
The hip-hop heavyweights take a slight breather this week but comfortably sustain an elite chart presence. Their collaborative weight keeps them firmly in heavy rotation.
Plays: 111 (📈 +71) | Stations: 62 | 🎧 9.3M impressions (📈 +158%)
A legendary resurgence! The classic anthem rockets up the charts with a monumental 158% audience surge. A beautiful win for legacy acts.
Plays: 108 (📈 +4) | Stations: 46 | 🎧 6.1M impressions (📈 +9%)
Finding stable ground with positive growth across both spins and impressions, keeping Sam Deep doubly represented in the top ten.
Plays: 106 (📉 -12) | Stations: 22 | 🎧 0.44M impressions (📈 +27%)
Slipping after last week’s explosive debut but continuing to build highly efficient niche audience impressions.
Plays: 104 (📈 +16) | Stations: 30 | 🎧 6.6M impressions (📈 +94%)
Punching its way back into the SA Radio Top 10 framework with a near-doubling of its total audience impressions. When Simmy’s vocals hit, programmers listen.
Who got robbed this week? Are the radios playing what the streets are actually dancing to? Let us know in the comments below.
