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Universal Music South Africa

The South African arm of Universal Music Group, based in Johannesburg since 1997.

Based in
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
1997

Universal Music South Africa is the South African division of Universal Music Group, based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, and established in 1997. It handles recording, artist development, marketing and distribution for Universal’s artists in South Africa and the wider region.

It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Music Group and forms the core of Universal’s Sub-Saharan Africa operation, which also spans offices in Nigeria and Kenya. Its work covers both international repertoire and local South African signings.

It matters as one of the three major-label operations that anchor the formal South African recorded-music market.

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South African label services and distribution company. Holds exclusive licences on its roster's masters rather than owning them. Publishing administration runs through Downtown Music Publishing Africa since May 2026.

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Metro FM

South African national urban music station, founded in 1986 and owned by the SABC.

Johannesburg, South Africa metrofm.co.za

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5FM

South African national music radio station, on air since 1975 and owned by the SABC.

Johannesburg, South Africa 5fm.co.za

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