The Yanos Plug Radio Heat: Sam Deep Holds #1 on the Week 20 SA Radio Chart
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- May 16, 2026
The numbers are in for Week 20, and while overall spins are experiencing a slight dip across the board, audience reach is shifting drastically. We are seeing massive surges for regional hits on the Week 20 SA Radio Chart, while some of the biggest global stars cool down on local airwaves. Let’s break down who is locking in the top spots.
Moovah of the Week ⚡: Trechyson Molly vx
Trechyson Molly vx is undeniably our Moovah of the Week. “Botshelo Ke Eng” pulled off an insane 86% jump in audience impressions, reaching a staggering 23.6M listeners. This is the highest impression count across the entire SA Radio Top 10, proving that independent labels can rival major players when a track catches genuine fire with the masses.
The Yanos Plug Radio Heat: Sam Deep Dominates the SA Radio Top 10 in Week 18
The Top 10 Breakdown
Plays: 234 (📈 +20) | Stations: 67 | 🎧 12.1M impressions (📉 -18%)
“Shela” bounces back in plays, securing the #1 spot despite a noticeable dip in total audience reach. Sam Deep’s formula continues to be the definitive sound for Amapiano hits right now.
Plays: 156 (📉 -7) | Stations: 47 | 🎧 8.7M impressions (📉 -37%)
Maintaining the #2 position firmly, though both spins and overall impressions took a hit this week. He continues to dominate the South African radio charts by holding down the top two positions.
Plays: 154 (📉 -2) | Stations: 44 | 🎧 23.6M impressions (📈 +86%)
An absolute monster on the airwaves, maintaining its #3 rank while exploding with a massive 86% gain in audience impressions. This is a massive victory for independent Mzansi music.
Plays: 148 (📉 -2) | Stations: 19 | 🎧 4.5M impressions (📉 -19%)
The indie pop hit is holding incredibly steady at #4, suffering only minor dips across the board. Mole continues to achieve high radio spins despite being supported by fewer stations.
Plays: 134 (📉 -5) | Stations: 36 | 🎧 16.8M impressions (📉 -3%)
Mawhoo stays consistent in the middle of the pack, pulling strong impressions despite a slight cool-off in spins. She remains a highly reliable voice on the airwaves.
Plays: 124 (📉 -15) | Stations: 43 | 🎧 8.1M impressions (📉 -18%)
Lordkez slips slightly as both plays and impressions drop, but still holds a strong position in the top ten. Stay Low continues to push steady, efficient numbers.
Plays: 114 (📉 -26) | Stations: 42 | 🎧 6.9M impressions (📉 -40%)
Tyla cools down significantly after last week’s surge, losing 40% of her audience reach this time around. Chart volatility is normal, even for global superstars.
Plays: 109 (📉 -16) | Stations: 43 | 🎧 1.5M impressions (📉 -66%)
Mawhoo’s second entry takes a tough hit in impressions, dropping 66% to hit the lowest reach on the chart. Still, keeping two tracks in rotation is a major flex.
Plays: 99 (📉 -5) | Stations: 36 | 🎧 3.6M impressions (📈 +31%)
A solid bounce-back in reach for Zee Nxumalo, jumping 31% in impressions to solidify its Top 10 status. An important recovery week for this collaboration.
Plays: 94 (📉 -6) | Stations: 30 | 🎧 8.2M impressions (📈 +3%)
Who got robbed this week? Are the radios playing what the streets are actually dancing to? Let us know in the comments below.
