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South Africa, measured. All week, Viranova Pulse collects verified signal feeds — Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, the iTunes Store, YouTube, Shazam, Deezer, Netflix and Google Trends, with Viranova's own audience signal — into one flagship board, The Pulse 50, in two cuts: a South African board and the full board. Every Friday the board freezes at noon and publishes at 17:00 SAST as The Friday Signal, the verified chart of record for the week. Every position traces to its evidence; Pulse scores the platforms it verifies, not the whole market.
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The Pulse 50 — South Africa
Local work only · every entry carries a South African credit verified against a Viranova artist profile
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Number 1 on The Pulse 50, Music: Ama hem hem (feat. ShaunMusiq) by Thatohatsi & Sjava. Pulse Score 85.9. New to the board at the latest collection. Ama hem hem (feat. ShaunMusiq) Thatohatsi & Sjava
Why №1
- Discovery86.3Shazam #4 of 200 (86.3)
- Consumption86.1Apple Music #3 of 100 (86.1)
- Video85.1YouTube Music Charts #5 of 100 (85.1)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Apple Music #3 · YouTube Music Charts #5
Signal coverage 58% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Thatohatsi (thatohatsi). Read Viranova on Thatohatsi · Pulse history.
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Position 4 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 3 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-010025.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:25.970Z
- Position 5 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.500Z
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Number 2 on The Pulse 50, Music: H’s On The Table by Royal Musiq. Pulse Score 85.8. New to the board at the latest collection.
H’s On The Table
Royal Musiq
Why №2
- Consumption86.5Apple Music #2 of 100 (86.5)
- Discovery86.5Shazam #3 of 200 (86.5)
- Video82.8YouTube Music Charts #10 of 100 (82.8)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Shazam #3 · YouTube Music Charts #10 · YouTube Trending #12
Signal coverage 58% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Royal Musiq (royal-musiq). Read Viranova on Royal Musiq · Pulse history.
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Position 2 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 2 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-010025.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:25.970Z
- Position 3 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 10 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.500Z
- Position 12 of 30 on YouTube Trending — Music (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-popular-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.937Z
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Number 3 on The Pulse 50, Music: Kabza De Small. Pulse Score 85.6. Down 2 places since the previous collection. Kabza De Small
Why №3
- Video85.6#4 of 100 · strength 97.7 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Kabza De Small (kabza-de-small). Read Viranova on Kabza De Small · Pulse history.
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Position 4 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-artists-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.664Z
The Pulse 50 — Everything charting here — top 10
Viranova cross-platform index · every act charting on Pulse's verified South African feeds, local and international
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Number 1 on The Pulse 50, Music: Creep by Radiohead. Pulse Score 93.7. Up 9 places since the previous collection.
Creep
Radiohead
Why №1
- Consumption93.7#6 of 100 · strength 96.2 · momentum 85 (up 14) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 36% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 6 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 6 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-010110.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:10.439Z
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Number 2 on The Pulse 50, Music: So Easy (To Fall In Love) by Olivia Dean. Pulse Score 93.3. New to the board at the latest collection.
So Easy (To Fall In Love)
Olivia Dean
Why №2
- Consumption93.3#8 of 100 · strength 94.7 · momentum 100 (up 75) · staying power 71.4 (charted 5 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 36% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 5 of the window's 7 days
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Position 8 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 8 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-010110.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:10.439Z
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Number 3 on The Pulse 50, Music: Self Aware by Temper City. Pulse Score 92.3. New to the board at the latest collection.
Self Aware
Temper City
Why №3
- Consumption92.3#5 of 100 · strength 97 · momentum 77.5 (up 11) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 36% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 5 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 5 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-010110.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:10.439Z
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Number 4 on The Pulse 50, Podcasts: BizNews Radio by BizNews. Pulse Score 92.2. New to the board at the latest collection.
BizNews Radio
BizNews
Why №4
- Consumption92.2#8 of 100 · strength 94.7 · momentum 82.5 (up 13) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 44% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 8 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Shows (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 8 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Shows (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-podcasts-za-010026.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:26.330Z
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Number 5 on The Pulse 50, Podcasts: EPISODE 791 | Skomota Video Leak | Roast to 2Million | Nota vs JMPD | MacG x Sol’s Songs | Bongani Dube | inDrive by MacG. Pulse Score 91.4. New to the board at the latest collection.
EPISODE 791 | Skomota Video Leak | Roast to 2Million | Nota vs JMPD | MacG x Sol’s Songs | Bongani Dube | inDrive
MacG
Why №5
- Consumption91.4#12 of 100 · strength 91.6 · momentum 100 (up 63) · staying power 71.4 (charted 5 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 44% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 5 of the window's 7 days
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Position 12 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Episodes (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 12 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Episodes (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-podcast-episodes-za-010115.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:15.599Z
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Number 6 on The Pulse 50, Podcasts: #2543 - MrBallen by Joe Rogan. Pulse Score 90.9. New to the board at the latest collection.
#2543 - MrBallen
Joe Rogan
Why №6
- Consumption90.9#13 of 100 · strength 90.9 · momentum 100 (up 50) · staying power 71.4 (charted 5 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 44% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 5 of the window's 7 days
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Position 13 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Episodes (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 13 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Episodes (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-podcast-episodes-za-010115.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:15.599Z
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Number 7 on The Pulse 50, Music: stupid song by Olivia Rodrigo. Pulse Score 90.6. New to the board at the latest collection.
stupid song
Olivia Rodrigo
Why №7
- Consumption90.6#18 of 100 · strength 87 · momentum 95 (up 18) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 36% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 18 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 18 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-010110.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:10.439Z
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Number 8 on The Pulse 50, Music: Kabelo eaka entle (feat. Kgethang Konese) by The Rise Choir. Pulse Score 90.5. New to the board at the latest collection.
Kabelo eaka entle (feat. Kgethang Konese)
The Rise Choir
Why №8
- Consumption90.5#6 of 90 · strength 95.8 · momentum 100 (up 52) · staying power 42.9 (charted 3 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 36% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 3 of the window's 7 days
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Position 6 of 90 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 6 of 90 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/itunes-songs-za-010111.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:11.898Z
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Number 9 on The Pulse 50, Music: Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi. Pulse Score 89.7. New to the board at the latest collection.
Someone You Loved
Lewis Capaldi
Why №9
- Consumption89.7#19 of 100 · strength 86.2 · momentum 100 (up 62) · staying power 85.7 (charted 6 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 36% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 6 of the window's 7 days
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Position 19 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 19 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-010110.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:10.439Z
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Number 10 on The Pulse 50, Music: Today’s Christian. Pulse Score 88.5. New to the board at the latest collection.
Today’s Christian
Why №10
- Consumption88.5#14 of 100 · strength 90.1 · momentum 82.5 (up 13) · staying power 92.9 (charted 6 of 6 collection days; source live 6 of 7 window days — weighted toward neutral)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 36% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 6 of the window's 7 days
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Position 14 of 100 on Apple Music Top Playlists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 14 of 100 on Apple Music Top Playlists (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-playlists-za-010116.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:16.080Z
Open the full board — all 50 positions, filters and compare · Methodology.
Moving right now
Detected movement between the two most recent verified collections — every item carries its evidence.
- SURGINGCreepRadiohead#20 → #6 on Deezer since the previous collection
- SURGINGSo Easy (To Fall In Love)Olivia Dean#83 → #8 on Deezer since the previous collection
- SURGINGSelf AwareTemper City#16 → #5 on Deezer since the previous collection
- SURGINGBizNews RadioBizNews#21 → #8 on Apple Podcasts since the previous collection
What moved, in one read
“Creep” (Radiohead) takes №1 on The Pulse 50 at 93.7.
The strongest climb belongs to “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” (Olivia Dean): #83 → #8 on Deezer.
Beyond music, “Disclosure Day” leads screen at №11 overall and “BizNews Radio” carries podcasts at №4.
Written by the Pulse engine from verified movement — every figure traces to the evidence on the board above.
Pulse products publishing now
Every product below publishes from verified data collected inside the scoring window.
- The Pulse 50The flagship cross-platform board — South Africa's verified cultural momentum.Live
- Music Pulse 50Music momentum across every verified music feed Pulse collects.Live
- Screen PulseFilm and television momentum across verified screen feeds — platforms are lenses, not the product.Live
- Podcast PulsePodcast momentum across verified podcast feeds.Live
- Cross-Platform 20Entities observed on at least two platforms and corroborated by at least two scored signal families — never one isolated spike.Live
5 further products are built and held until authorised source coverage clears the methodology floor. How a product qualifies.
The rest of the product
- The full boardAll 50 scored positions with filters, compare and evidence drawers.
- MoversRising, falling, debuts, re-entries and peaks — computed from verified collections only.
- Platform lensesEvery platform chart underneath the board — open one to read it in full.
- RegionsCity-level discovery, straight from the sources that publish it.