Top 100 South African Gospel Songs (2025): Trending & Timeless Picks

Top 100 South African Gospel Songs — 2025 Edition

We’ve compiled a deeply accurate and up-to-date list blending current chart hits, fan-favorite anthems, and legendary tracks. This list is grounded in verified sources—like iTunes charts and Gospel playlists—and crafted to keep you both informed and inspired.

Part 1: iTunes Chart Leaders (Current South Africa Christian & Gospel Top 100)

According to the ZA iTunes Christian & Gospel chart, here are the top 10 as of 2025. These represent what listeners are streaming most right now:

1. Esandleni – Nontokozo Mkhize
2. Moy’ Oyingcwele (Live) – Spirit of Praise feat. Ayanda Ntanzi
3. Ulwandle – Dumi Mkokstad
4. Goodness of God (Live) – CeCe Winans
5. Way Above the Sky – Piet Smit
6. Ngiyohlala (feat. Thami Mthabela) – Nontokozo Mkhize
7. Gratitude – Brandon Lake
8. Nginobufakazi (feat. Oncemore Six) [Live] – Mmuso Worship
9. GOODBYE YESTERDAY – Elevation Rhythm & Gracie Binion
10. O a Ntwanela (feat. Mapula Phaho) – Mmatema

Other notables in the iTunes Top 100 include songs like Ungukuphila by Xolly Mncwango, Ukuhlala Kuye (Live) by Dumi Mkokstad, and Holy Spirit by Joyous Celebration

Part 2: Fan-Favorite Classics and Timeless Anthems

These tracks are consistently loved across the nation for their worshipful depth and spiritual resonance:

• Lion of Judah – Lebo Sekgobela
• No Other God – Dr. Tumi
• This I Know – Ungizungezile – We Will Worship ft. Khaya Mthethwa
• Many Rivers to Cross – Soweto Gospel Choir
• Ntate Kemang – Spirit of Praise 6 ft. Dumi Mkokstad
• Ndiza – Zahara

Part 3: Cultural & Genre Standouts

Some gospel tracks have made a remarkable crossover impact, rising beyond worship spaces into wider public consciousness:

• Jerusalema – Master KG feat. Nomcebo Zikode (Gospel House / Afro House hit with global acclaim)
• Esiphambanweni – Kelly Khumalo (charted #1 locally)
• Dwala and You Are – HLE (notably debuted at #1 on SA iTunes)

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