The Pulse 50 — South Africa
Local work only · every entry carries a South African credit verified against a Viranova artist profile
Across all 50 positions: 30 up, 6 down, 13 new, 1 holding since the previous collection. How positions are scored.
Live view — recalculated after each verified collection. The Friday Signal remains the frozen, approved record. Recalculated after the 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST collection · scoring Consumption, Video, Discovery, Search, Viranova.
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Number 21 on The Pulse 50, Music: Stofi Stofoza (2.0) by PLG Chanty, King Master, Focalistic. Pulse Score 80.9. Up 10 places since the previous collection. Stofi Stofoza (2.0) PLG Chanty, King Master, Focalistic
Why №21
- Video80.9#14 of 100 · strength 90.1 · 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: PLG Chanty (plg-chanty). Read Viranova on PLG Chanty · Pulse history.
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Position 14 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 14 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 22 on The Pulse 50, Music: Lilizela (feat. Noex & Buhle Ndalow) by Sandy6eats, ManQue & Ntaxmu6iQue. Pulse Score 80.8. Up 12 places since the previous collection. Lilizela (feat. Noex & Buhle Ndalow) Sandy6eats, ManQue & Ntaxmu6iQue
Why №22
- Discovery80.8#21 of 200 · strength 92.4 · momentum 57.5 (up 6) · staying power 71.4 (charted 5 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 5 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Sandy6eats (sandy6eats). Read Viranova on Sandy6eats · Pulse history.
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Position 21 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 21 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
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Number 23 on The Pulse 50, Music: Emazweni (feat. Nia Pearl, Rory Diamondz & Mashudu) by Tycoon. Pulse Score 80.6. Up 12 places since the previous collection. Emazweni (feat. Nia Pearl, Rory Diamondz & Mashudu) Tycoon
Why №23
- Discovery80.6#28 of 200 · strength 89.7 · 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: Tycoon (tycoon). Read Viranova on Tycoon · Pulse history.
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Position 28 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 28 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
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Number 24 on The Pulse 50, Music: The Trap Temptations by Ruff, Emtee, Sjava & Saudi. Pulse Score 80.5. Up 3 places since the previous collection.
The Trap Temptations
Ruff, Emtee, Sjava & Saudi
Why №24
- Consumption80.5#16 of 100 · strength 88.5 · momentum 52.5 (up 1) · 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
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Emtee (emtee). Read Viranova on Emtee · Pulse history.
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Position 16 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 16 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-albums-za-010109.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:09.941Z
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Number 25 on The Pulse 50, Music: Mellow & Sleazy. Pulse Score 80.4. Up 11 places since the previous collection. Mellow & Sleazy
Why №25
- Video80.4#15 of 100 · strength 89.3 · 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: Mellow & Sleazy (mellow-sleazy). Read Viranova on Mellow & Sleazy · Pulse history.
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Position 15 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 15 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
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Number 26 on The Pulse 50, Music: Yimi umaqondana by Mahostela 97. Pulse Score 80.2. New to the board at the latest collection. Yimi umaqondana Mahostela 97
Why №26
- Discovery82.8Shazam #19 of 200 (82.8)
- Video77.5YouTube Music Charts #21 of 100 (77.5)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: YouTube Music Charts #21 · YouTube Trending #8
Signal coverage 22% 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: Mahostela 97 (mahostela-97). Read Viranova on Mahostela 97 · Pulse history.
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Position 19 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 19 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 21 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 8 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 27 on The Pulse 50, Music: Sanamarena (feat. Prince Benza) by Makhadzi Entertainment & Memie. Pulse Score 80.1. New to the board at the latest collection. Sanamarena (feat. Prince Benza) Makhadzi Entertainment & Memie
Why №27
- Discovery86.2Shazam #6 of 200 (86.2)
- Video74.0YouTube Music Charts #28 of 100 (74.0)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: YouTube Music Charts #28
Signal coverage 22% 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: Makhadzi Entertainment (makhadzi-entertainment). Read Viranova on Makhadzi Entertainment · Pulse history.
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Position 6 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 6 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 28 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 28 on The Pulse 50, Music: Thukuthela. Pulse Score 79.9. Up 9 places since the previous collection. Thukuthela
Why №28
- Video79.9#16 of 100 · strength 88.5 · 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: Thukuthela (thukuthela). Read Viranova on Thukuthela · Pulse history.
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Position 16 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 16 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
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Number 29 on The Pulse 50, Music: Hamba Nam by W4DE & Malemon. Pulse Score 79.4. Up 9 places since the previous collection. Hamba Nam W4DE & Malemon
Why №29
- Discovery79.4#33 of 200 · strength 87.7 · 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: W4DE (w4de). Read Viranova on W4DE · Pulse history.
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Position 33 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 33 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
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Number 30 on The Pulse 50, Music: SZEID by Royal Musiq. Pulse Score 79.2. Down 17 places since the previous collection.
SZEID
Royal Musiq
Why №30
- Consumption79.2#12 of 100 · strength 91.6 · momentum 40 (down 4) · 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
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Royal Musiq (royal-musiq). Read Viranova on Royal Musiq · Pulse history.
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Position 12 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 12 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-albums-za-010109.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:09.941Z
Filtering is a lens on the same scored board — positions keep their overall Pulse 50 rank. Read the full methodology.
The Pulse 50 — Everything charting here
Viranova cross-platform index · every act charting on Pulse's verified South African feeds, local and international
Across all 50 positions: 11 up, 11 down, 28 new, 0 holding since the previous collection. How positions are scored.
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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