South Africa has some of the best house DJs in the world. The house scene keeps evolving, mixing deep house, Afro house, tech, and tribal sounds. In 2025, some names still lead. Others are rising fast.
Here’s a list of 20 top house DJs in South Africa this year.
1. Black Coffee
He’s a global name. He plays deep, soulful house. In 2025, he’s still on top. Touring big festivals. Winning awards. He stays consistent.
2. DJ Shimza
He plays Afro-tech and Afro-house. His live sets are clean and powerful. In 2025, he landed an Ibiza club residency. That says a lot.
3. DJ Zinhle
She’s one of the top female DJs. She mixes Afro house with pop. She’s also a producer and businesswoman. Always active.
4. Sun-El Musician
He blends deep house with African melodies. His music is smooth and emotional. He’s respected across genres.
5. Enoo Napa
He plays dark Afro-tech and tribal house. His style is clean and heavy. He’s been touring outside SA a lot this year.
6. Kususa
This is a DJ duo from Durban. They mix house, Afro house, and techno. Their sound is global but rooted in South Africa.
7. DJ Kent
A veteran in deep house. Known for his clean mixes and soulful sound. Still relevant in 2025.
8. Heavy-K
He’s known for hard drums and catchy house beats. He mixes Afro rhythms with dancefloor energy. He’s consistent.
9. Da Capo
He plays Afro-house with a global sound. His productions stand out. His fanbase is loyal. He’s also touring Europe this year.
10. Prince Kaybee
He blends house and Afro-pop. His songs often feature vocalists. He’s produced many local hits.
11. Major League DJz
They mostly play amapiano, but their older sets and mixes include house. They’re versatile and perform globally.
12. Thakzin
He mixes Afro house, tech, and soul. His sound is rich and experimental. In 2025, he’s on more festival lineups.
13. DJ Maphorisa
He’s better known for amapiano now. But he came from house. His influence and reach still count in this space.
14. Kelvin Momo
Mostly piano, but his sets and collabs blur the line. His fans enjoy his deep, mellow grooves.
15. Felo Le Tee
Another crossover act. He mixes piano, house, and electronic elements. His sets are energetic and club-ready.
16. Tyler ICU
Mostly amapiano too, but some of his work includes house-style drums and structure. He’s got reach.
17. Mobi Dixon
Long-time Afro-house producer. His songs often feature strong vocals. He’s kept a steady presence for years.
18. DBN Gogo
She’s high energy. She plays a mix of house and piano. Her crowd work stands out. She’s active locally and abroad.
19. DESIREE
She plays deep house and tech. She’s played at global festivals. She’s one of the rising names to watch.
20. DJ Tira
He’s a Durban legend. Known more for gqom and Afro house. But his legacy in the house scene is strong.
Thoughts
South Africa’s house scene is wide. Some artists focus only on deep or Afro house. Others cross into piano, gqom, or pop. But all these names have helped shape the 2025 sound.
Some are veterans. Some are new. But they all matter.
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