Last Updated Saturday 17 October 2026. This chart is updated when YouTube publishes its new chart.
Scroll down for the full Top 100, with each artist's position last week, how many weeks they have charted, and who is rising or falling.
Numbers 1 to 10
1▲ 1
Drake
525 weeks on the chart6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 2
2▼ 1
Kabza De Small
387 weeks on the chart5.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 1
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Mellow & Sleazy
259 weeks on the chart5.4M views this week
4▲ 1
Sjava
445 weeks on the chart4.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 5
5▲ 1
Chris Brown
525 weeks on the chart4.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 6
6▼ 2
DJ Maphorisa
477 weeks on the chart4.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 4
7▲ 1
FEZA
47 weeks on the chart4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 8
8▲ 1
MaWhoo
239 weeks on the chart4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 9
9▼ 2
Focalistic
323 weeks on the chart3.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 7
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Tman Xpress
170 weeks on the chart3.7M views this week
Numbers 11 to 25 follow, with the movement of each of the artists.
Numbers 11 to 25
11▲ 1
Zee Nxumalo
139 weeks on the chart3.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 12
12▲ 9
DJ Zinhle
95 weeks on the chart3.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 21
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Mzukulu
249 weeks on the chart3.3M views this week
14▲ 1
Kelvin Momo
256 weeks on the chart3.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 15
15▼ 4
Benzoo
48 weeks on the chart3.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 11
16▼ 2
Thatohatsi
57 weeks on the chart3.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 14
17▼ 1
Makhadzi Entertainment
369 weeks on the chart3.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 16
18▼ 1
Beyoncé
525 weeks on the chart3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 17
19▲ 7
Young Stunna
126 weeks on the chart2.9M views this weekPosition last week: No. 26
20▼ 1
Thukuthela
76 weeks on the chart2.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 19
21▼ 1
Rihanna
525 weeks on the chart2.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 20
22▲ 2
Lwah Ndlunkulu
249 weeks on the chart2.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 24
23▼ 5
Optimist Music ZA
51 weeks on the chart2.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 18
24▼ 1
MENZI MUSIC
100 weeks on the chart2.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 23
25▼ 3
Nasty C
462 weeks on the chart2.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 22
That is the top 25.
Numbers 26 to 50 follow, with the movement of each of the artists.
Numbers 26 to 50
26▲ 2
Joyous Celebration
525 weeks on the chart2.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 28
27▼ 2
Sam Deep
202 weeks on the chart2.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 25
28▲ 19
Nayvee Womculo
2 weeks on the chart2.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 47
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Boohle
296 weeks on the chart2.2M views this week
30▲ 7
Dlala Thukzin
202 weeks on the chart2.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 37
31▲ 1
Mr. JazziQ
311 weeks on the chart2.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 32
32▲ 10
Spirit Of Praise
389 weeks on the chart2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 42
33▲ 1
Sannere
113 weeks on the chart1.9M views this weekPosition last week: No. 34
34▲ 2
Babalwa M
163 weeks on the chart1.9M views this weekPosition last week: No. 36
35▲ 4
Gunna
301 weeks on the chart1.9M views this weekPosition last week: No. 39
36▲ 20
Big Zulu
308 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 56
37▲ 3
Master KG
410 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 40
38▲ 8
Eminem
525 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 46
39▼ 6
Michael Jackson
525 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 33
40▲ 4
Mariah Carey
525 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 44
41▼ 10
Royal MusiQ
133 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 31
42▼ 4
Mr Thela
112 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 38
43▲ 2
LIMIT NALA
151 weeks on the chart1.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 45
44▼ 14
Loatinover Pounds
57 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 30
45▲ 4
J. Cole
495 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 49
46▲ 2
Shebeshxt
190 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 48
47
NEWInkosi Yamagcokama
1 week on the chart1.6M views this week
48▲ 6
Dankie Boi
17 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 54
49▲ 1
Nicki Minaj
525 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 50
50▲ 3
Simmy
311 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 53
Numbers 51 to 75 follow, with the movement of each of the artists.
Numbers 51 to 75
51▲ 4
Shandesh
98 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 55
52▲ 6
Cairo CPT
57 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 58
53▼ 10
Burna Boy
373 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 43
54▲ 3
Mthandeni Sk
166 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 57
55▲ 15
Nkeshemba
53 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 70
56▲ 5
The Weeknd
525 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 61
57▲ 11
Kendrick Lamar
487 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 68
58▲ 7
Ntencane
109 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 65
59▲ 12
Emtee
360 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 71
60▲ 2
G-Jealous
12 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 62
61▲ 8
Nkosazana Daughter
216 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 69
62▲ 5
Busta 929
310 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 67
63▲ 9
Mlindo The Vocalist
380 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 72
64▲ 11
Lil Wayne
524 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 75
65▲ 11
Samthing Soweto
290 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 76
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Justin Bieber
525 weeks on the chart1.3M views this week
67▲ 23
Elevation Worship
429 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 90
68▲ 5
Mihlali The Guy
5 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 73
69▼ 5
Natiey Lepaka
52 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 64
70▲ 10
Tamia
305 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 80
71▲ 7
Blaq Diamond
355 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 78
72▲ 22
R. Kelly
525 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 94
73▲ 15
Lil Baby
332 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 88
74▲ 10
Future
493 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 84
75▲ 10
Whitney Houston
525 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 85
That is the top 75.
Numbers 76 to 100 follow, with the movement of each of the artists.
Numbers 76 to 100
76▲ 7
2Pac
525 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 83
77▲ 19
Luther Vandross
512 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 96
78▼ 26
Shakira
368 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 52
79▲ 10
USHER
525 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 89
80▼ 21
Danya Devs
61 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 59
81▼ 7
JAZZWRLD
55 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 74
82▼ 5
Ariana Grande
525 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 77
83▲ 12
Kwesta
430 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 95
84▲ 2
De Mthuda
293 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 86
85▲ 2
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
301 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 87
86▼ 5
Inkos’Yamagcokama
9 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 81
87▲ 5
Bruno Mars
525 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 92
88▼ 6
Xduppy
173 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 82
89▼ 26
Jhené Aiko
391 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 63
90
RE-ENTRYThesiix
7 weeks on the chart1.2M views this week
91▼ 40
KATSEYE
68 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 51
92
RE-ENTRYGL_Ceejay
69 weeks on the chart1.2M views this week
93
RE-ENTRYJazzworx
91 weeks on the chart1.2M views this week
94▼ 1
Funky QLA
127 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 93
95
RE-ENTRYMshinwemali
98 weeks on the chart1.2M views this week
96
RE-ENTRYSun-El Musician
394 weeks on the chart1.2M views this week
97▼ 18
Tyla
161 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 79
98▼ 38
Taylor Swift
525 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 60
99
RE-ENTRYPLG Chanty
32 weeks on the chart1.1M views this week
100
RE-ENTRYBrandy
347 weeks on the chart1.1M views this week
That is the full YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa. The other charts are linked below.
