The Yanos Plug Radio Heat: Sam Deep Dominates the SA Radio Top 10 in Week 18
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- May 2, 2026
The numbers are in for Week 18, and the airwaves are burning up. While Amapiano continues to hold the mainstream hostage, we’re seeing independent pop make a surprising stand right near the top of the SA Radio Top 10. Let’s dive into what the country is currently listening to and who is catching the most radio spins.
Mover of the Week ⚡: Zee Nxumalo X Skillz X Sykes
While she might be sitting at #9, Zee Nxumalo is our official Moovah of the Week. “Mamma” pulled off an absolutely ridiculous 71% surge in audience impressions over the last seven days. It’s a testament to how quickly a track can catch fire on commercial radio once the rotations lock in, perfectly bridging the gap between street dance culture and studio polish.
The Top 10 Breakdown
#10 Maero, Boohle & Last Born feat. MFR Souls & DJ Maphorisa – Ngbambe Duze
Plays: 103 (📈 +10) | Stations: 34 | 🎧 5.2M impressions (➖ 0)
Closing out the top 10 with a healthy +10 increase in plays while maintaining a perfectly stable audience reach. A heavy-hitting collaboration that anchors the bottom of the chart nicely.
#9 Zee Nxumalo X Skillz X Sykes – Mamma
Plays: 118 (📈 +4) | Stations: 36 | 🎧 3.1M impressions (📈 +71)
The absolute biggest impression gainer of the week, rocketing up an incredible 71% in audience reach. Keep your eyes on this one next week to see if those impressions convert into more plays.
#8 Mawhoo X Gl_ceejay X Thukuthela feat. Jazzworx – Bengicela
Plays: 124 (📉 -3) | Stations: 43 | 🎧 5.7M impressions (📈 +53)
Mawhoo’s second entry on the chart is experiencing a massive 53% surge in audience impressions! Having two tracks simultaneously doing these numbers is a massive win for her camp and solidifies her current influence.
#7 Lordkez – Aweh
Plays: 131 (📉 -3) | Stations: 46 | 🎧 8.3M impressions (📈 +14)
Spins took a tiny hit, but a 14% boost in impressions means “Aweh” is actually reaching a wider audience than last week. A highly efficient track that is locking down steady radio spins.
#6 Tyla – Chanel
Plays: 136 (📉 -10) | Stations: 39 | 🎧 7.4M impressions (📉 -35)
Cooling down on the airwaves with a noticeable 35% drop in impressions, but still holding onto the top tier. Even on a quiet week, Tyla’s catalogue demands heavy rotation.
#5 Mawhoo X Sami’kay X MSA – Nam Angeke
Plays: 136 (📈 +23) | Stations: 40 | 🎧 15.1M impressions (📉 -8)
Boasting the biggest spin jump in the Top 5 (+23), “Nam Angeke” secures its place right in the middle of the pack. Mawhoo is proving to be a dominant force on the airwaves this month.
#4 Trechyson Molly vx – Botshelo Ke Eng
Plays: 137 (📈 +16) | Stations: 42 | 🎧 12.7M impressions (📈 +10)
Showing very strong upward momentum this week, “Botshelo Ke Eng” is gaining solid traction in both rotations and reach. The momentum behind this track right now makes it a prime piece of Mzansi music to watch.
#3 Sam Deep & Thatohatsi – Thandaza
Plays: 141 (📉 -8) | Stations: 48 | 🎧 10.9M impressions (📈 +6)
Despite a slight dip in spins this week, audience impressions are actually up by 6%. This keeps “Thandaza” locked safely in the top three and guarantees Sam Deep a dominant double feature in the top tier.
#2 Matthew Mole – In My Head
Plays: 144 (📈 +4) | Stations: 21 | 🎧 5.2M impressions (📉 -2)
An impressive indie hold at number two, proving you don’t need the most stations to rack up the spins. Mole is carving out his own lane against heavy competition on the South African radio charts.
#1 Sam Deep X Nia Pearl X Boohle feat. Mano – Shela
Plays: 236 (📈 +10) | Stations: 57 | 🎧 13.9M impressions (📈 +10)
Cruising comfortably at the top spot with steady growth across both plays and audience reach. Sam Deep’s production continues to be the ultimate cheat code for radio producers looking to keep the energy high with undeniable Amapiano hits.
Who got robbed this week? Are the radio stations playing what the streets are actually dancing to? Let us know in the comments below.
