Father’s Day Hijack: Ricardo Returns to the Local South African Radio Charts for Week 25
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- June 20, 2026
The mid-year music rotation is throwing curveballs, and Week 25’s South African radio charts are packed with massive jumps, steady hits, and nostalgic surprises. If you want to know what’s truly moving the needle in Local Music on the airwaves, you’re in the right place. While the heavyweights are maintaining their dominance at the top of the board, an unexpected classic hijacked the airwaves this weekend.
Moovah of the Week ⚡: Ricardo and Friends
This week’s undisputed Moovah of the Week is Ricardo and Friends with “I Love You Daddy.” Pulling off the ultimate Father’s Day hijack, this timeless classic went from completely off the radar last week to racking up 109 spins and a massive 6 Million reach explosion in just days.
The Yanos Plug Radio Heat: A Historic Comeback Shakes the Week 24 SA Radio Chart
Originally released in 1987 by 8-year-old child star Ricardo Groenewald—who famously went on to perform alongside Stevie Wonder on the 1989 Children Of The World Tour—the heartfelt ballad remains a multi-generational anthem. Although Groenewald sadly passed away in 2015, this massive chart return is a beautiful testament to his enduring legacy, the power of seasonal Radio Rotation, and how program managers can still shift the culture with pure nostalgia.
Outside of our Father’s Day anomaly, the chart saw some aggressive maneuvering and solidified reigns this week:
The Pretoria Pioneer Stays on Top
Calvin Fallo, born Katlego Mashilane, proves exactly why he is considered one of the visionary founders of the Amapiano genre. Hailing from Pretoria, he was a driving force behind the genre’s meteoric rise from the streets to global dancefloors. His latest release, “Everybody Wanna Be In Love”, is absolutely dominating the airwaves, maintaining its #1 position with a massive 16M+ impressions and proving his lasting cultural impact.
Pop & Indie Gains
Will Linley’s “Holding The Line” is making a serious mainstream pop push, gaining 23 spins and seeing a 28% jump in audience impressions. Matthew Mole is also bringing indie-pop energy to the Top 10, grabbing 11 new plays and a solid 25% bump in reach for “In My Head.”
Mawhoo’s Double Dominance
It’s a tale of two tracks for Mawhoo. While her hit “Nam Angeke” is starting to cool off (dropping 18 spins), her other banger “Bengicela” alongside GI_ceejay exploded with 38 new plays, proving her chokehold on the airwaves is as strong as ever.
The Yanos Plug Chart Top 10 Breakdown
Plays: 176 (➖ 0) | Stations: 53 | 🎧 16.07M impressions (📈 +16%)
Holding steady at the absolute top with zero drop in spins and a massive reach. Calvin Fallo proves that love is still heavily in the air across SA radio, dominating daytime and evening slots alike.
Plays: 175 (📉 -2) | Stations: 61 | 🎧 8.46M impressions (📉 -23%)
Seeing a very slight dip this week, but with 61 stations locked in, this powerhouse Amapiano collaboration isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The station spread proves it’s a national favorite.
Plays: 136 (📉 -8) | Stations: 51 | 🎧 15.68M impressions (📈 +10%)
Despite losing a few total spins, audience impressions are actually up by 10%. This means the song is getting prioritized and played at peak listening hours when it truly counts.
Plays: 131 (📉 -18) | Stations: 44 | 🎧 14.82M impressions (📉 -6%)
Cooling off slightly with a drop of 18 spins, but Mawhoo’s vocal presence is undeniable. Her back-to-back chart presence keeps her as a staple on the airwaves.
Plays: 121 (📈 +23) | Stations: 20 | 🎧 4.72M impressions (📈 +28%)
Catching serious momentum this week, Will Linley pulls in 23 new plays and proves his pop appeal is spreading. The track is finding its footing fast on commercial stations.
Plays: 114 (📉 -10) | Stations: 49 | 🎧 7.85M impressions (📉 -30%)
Taking a bit of a breather this week with a slight drop in impressions, but Lordkez’s highly unique alt-R&B flavor remains a firm favorite for compiler rotation.
Plays: 110 (📈 +11) | Stations: 21 | 🎧 5.55M impressions (📈 +25%)
The indie-pop king makes a solid jump up the ranks, picking up 11 new plays. It’s proof that a good, self-released independent record can still bring the heat to mainstream charts.
Plays: 109 (➖ New) | Stations: 9 | 🎧 5.96M impressions (📈 New)
A massive nostalgic shocker on the charts! Father’s Day weekend brought this all-time classic roaring back onto 9 stations with incredibly heavy impressions, making it our Moovah of the Week.
Plays: 106 (📈 +38) | Stations: 45 | 🎧 1.11M impressions (📉 -62%)
An insane jump this week, grabbing +38 new spins. It shows program managers simply can’t get enough of this groove, securing Mawhoo yet another spot in the top tier.
Plays: 98 (📉 -2) | Stations: 45 | 🎧 4.86M impressions (📈 +10%)
The Scorpion Kings crew maintains steady rotation, pulling high impressions with a star-studded cast despite a tiny drop in spins. The streets are still keeping this one alive.
Who got robbed this week? Are the radios playing what the streets are actually dancing to? Let us know in the comments below.
