South Africa Top Songs 2025: Top 10 & 20 Trending Hits Right Now
Top songs in 2025 were dominated by Amapiano, with massive hits like Ciza’s “Isaka (6 am)”, Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa’s “Wishi Wishi”, and Dlala Thukzin’s “Mali”, while regional hits like Shebeshxt’s “Rato Laka” (Thobela FM Song of the Year) also featured prominently, showing a mix of established Amapiano stars and emerging sounds like 3-step and Lekompo
South Africa continues to dominate the global music scene in 2025, driven by the unstoppable rise of Amapiano, the consistency of Afrobeats, the depth of Deep House, and the spiritual strength of Gospel music. From Ukhozi FM airwaves to Channel O countdowns, these are the songs defining the year.
Top 10 Trending Songs in South Africa 2025 (Overall)
These tracks are dominating radio, streaming platforms, clubs, and social media across the nation.
- Tyla – Jump (Remix)
- Kabza De Small & Mthunzi – Imizwa
- DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU & Daliwonga – Inhliziyo
- Focalistic & Emtee – Khuphuka
- Uncle Waffles – Tanzania (SA Edit)
- Burna Boy & Asake – Update (SA Viral Mix)
- Young Stunna – Ngikhumbule
- Kelvin Momo – Private School Piano
- Sha Sha – Ndawana
- Sjava – Umoya
Keyword focus: top 10 trending songs in South Africa 2025
Top 20 Songs 2025 South Africa
Expanding the list to include long-lasting chart performers and fan favorites:
- DJ Zinhle – Siyabonga
- Musa Keys – Samthandwa
- Nkosazana Daughter – Kuwe
- Blxckie – Wena
- Dlala Thukzin – iPlan
- Big Zulu – Abazazi
- Makhadzi – Miracle Love
- Aymos – Isikhathi
- Busta 929 – Amanxeba
- Major League DJz – Piano City Anthem
Keyword focus: top 20 songs 2025 South Africa
Top 10 Amapiano Songs in South Africa 2025
Amapiano remains the heartbeat of South African music in 2025.
- Kabza De Small – Imizwa
- Kelvin Momo – Private School Piano
- Tyler ICU – Inhliziyo
- Uncle Waffles – Tanzania
- Young Stunna – Ngikhumbule
- Daliwonga – Sondela
- Mellow & Sleazy – Madlokovu
- De Mthuda – Baba Yaga
- Mr JazziQ – Woza
- Focalistic – Khuphuka
Keyword focus: top 10 trending songs in South Africa 2025 amapiano
Top 10 Deep House Songs in South Africa 2025
Deep House continues to thrive, especially in lounges and premium radio rotations.
- Black Coffee – Ndiza
- Sun-El Musician – Precious Love 2025
- Culoe De Song – Shadows
- Da Capo – Indigo Child
- Shimza – Asante
- Lemon & Herb – Magnolia
- Zakes Bantwini – Thando
- Floyd Lavine – Africa Rising
- China Charmeleon – Eclipse
- DJ Kent – Falling Again
Keyword focus: top 10 deep house songs in South Africa 2025
Top 10 Gospel Songs 2025 South Africa
South African gospel remains powerful, emotional, and spiritually uplifting.
- Benjamin Dube – Ngiyabonga
- Joyous Celebration – Nguwe
- Ntokozo Mbambo – Makabongwe
- Spirit of Praise – Jehovah
- Dumi Mkokstad – Mbize
- Lebo Sekgobela – Lion of Judah
- Sipho Makhabane – Usenamandla
- Bucy Radebe – Holy Is Your Name
- Hlengiwe Mhlaba – Sewakhile
- Takie Ndou – Great Jehovah
Keyword focus: top 10 gospel songs 2025 South Africa
Ukhozi FM Top 10 Songs 2025 South Africa
Ukhozi FM continues to shape national taste, especially in isiZulu music.
- Sjava – Umoya
- Big Zulu – Abazazi
- Maskandi Revival – Ikhaya
- Dlala Thukzin – iPlan
- Khuzani – Umthwalo
- Mthandeni – Paris
- Nomfundo Moh – Ngamthanda
- Lwah Ndlunkulu – Eyami
- Mzukulu – Intaba
- Q Twins – UMalume
Keyword focus: top 10 songs 2025 South Africa Ukhozi FM
Channel O Top 10 Songs List 2025 South Africa
Channel O blends African pop, urban, and global crossover hits.
- Tyla – Jump
- Burna Boy – Update
- Uncle Waffles – Tanzania
- Rema – Trouble Maker
- Focalistic – Khuphuka
- Ayra Starr – Commas
- Sha Sha – Ndawana
- Emtee – Hustle Back
- DJ Maphorisa – Inhliziyo
- Blxckie – Wena
Keyword focus: Channel O top 10 songs list 2025 South Africa
Top 5 Songs in South Africa 2025
If you only need the absolute biggest hits:
- Tyla – Jump
- Kabza De Small – Imizwa
- DJ Maphorisa – Inhliziyo
- Uncle Waffles – Tanzania
- Sjava – Umoya
