South African artists are benefiting from growing success on global streaming platforms, with Spotify generating more than R500m in revenue for local musicians in 2025. The rise reflects increasing international demand for South African music as streaming continues to reshape the music industry. Debates around artist compensation and royalty structures remain in focus. Business Day’s Mudiwa Gavaza discusses this in more detail.Would you like to comment on this article?Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.