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We kickstart the Men in Heels Walkathon stepped out at Cedar Square in Fourways, north of Johannesburg this past weekend to tackle serious health issues with a bold twist. By swapping traditional footwear for high heels, participants used the disruptive movement to break the silence around prostate cancer, male breast cancer, and mental health. Therafter, Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects women. Dr Keorapetse Tabane grew up in the village of Hebron, just north of Pretoria. She's the first black Medical Oncologist. A day of golf for a good cause as a major foundation joined forces with Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital to renovate a paediatric ward, bringing hope and smiles back to its young patients. Now onto skincare, every skin tone and skin type has unique needs, and as the seasons change, so should our skincare routines. Maintaining a natural, healthy glow is all about understanding your skin and adapting your skincare to changing climates. The festive travel season is here, and as travellers take to the skies to reach their holiday destinations, delicious in-flight meals are part of the journey. But imagine being served fresh, premium dishes that go beyond the usual chicken or beef at 36,000 feet, featuring seasonal flavours, locally sourced ingredients and creative culinary twists. Now onto food, a talented team of young South African chefs is heading for another World Cup – Team Masakhane, South Africa's national junior culinary team is preparing to compete in the prestigious 2026 Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg from 21-25 November. In the small town of Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape, a powerful movement is proving that all it takes is one person to believe in you to spark meaningful change. Driven by a shared passion for creativity, music, art, and community upliftment, a group of local artists has come together to create a platform that champions young people, nurtures their talents, and inspires hope for a brighter future. And finally, we wrap up the show with International News making headlines.

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We kickstart the show with some Spring/ Summer Fashion. Gert-Johan Coetzee has taken his signature style from the runway to retail with the opening of a new store. Thereafter, we take a detour to the North-West as we wrap uped heritage month as we basked in the presence of Royalty. An event that reminds us of our belonging, presence, and cultural heritage was highlighted. Then we celebrate and embrace Ihhashe Elimhlophe as he and his wife, as they give us explosive performances. Then we cross over to the Free State as it offers a diverse range of activities. From hiking and wildlife safaris to cultural tours, and many more, catering to all types of travelers. A food story that begins at the source. Mount Grace Hotel & Spa invited Trendz Live into the heart of the Magaliesburg to experience a source to table journey where every single plate tells the story of the mountains it came from. Onto the Eastern Cape now, we've just celebrated Heritage Month, and In central Qheberqa, Eastern Cape, is an open-air public-art walking trail that links the city centre to the Donkin Reserve and celebrates Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service through various artworks created by local artists. We also touch base with International news making headlines. And finally, Karabo Mogane is a South African singer-songwriter and performer whose distinctive voice brings together the warmth of Afro-Soul, the intimacy of R&B and the sophistication of contemporary Neo-Soul. Known for his rich vocals, emotive storytelling and ability to turn experiences of love and life into music. He takes us through his new single, Only 4U.

Epic Lifestyle, and Edutainment

We kickstart the show as legendary musician, Caiphus Semenya was honoured with a music book in celebration of his sound. Then we cross over to Duncan Village in the Eastern Cape where a home has been turned into a museum sight in honour of heritage, legacy as well as tradition. Then, the evolution of ethnic hair is emphasised as hair care and sculp treatments are taught. Musician, Dr Smama graces us in studio with some great music. Professor Pitika Ntuli embraces who we are and what we are rooted in with some historic insight and education. Then, we focus on creatives and the economy with a Youth fund committed to making change. We are always committed to giving only the best in Lifestyle, and Entertainment.

Variety, Heritage and Expression

Embracing Heritage Month and Eminence

We kickstart the show in the Eastern Cape as SABC Radio's Umhlobo Wenene family fun day, Impolo YabaHlobo recently took place at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium in East London. The event marked a major milestone: over six decades of Umhlobo Wenene FM, while also celebrating the rich isiXhosa culture in the spirit of Heritage Month. We then find out from a few individuals as to what the significance of this particular month means to them. Thereafter, we're joined in studio by Busiswa as she returns with a banging new single Amawaza-Waza

Celebration, Music, and Wellness

We kickstart the show with an elegant and intimate Jazz Lounge that has recently launched in the North- West Province. Plume Lounge has arrived. Then we move over to art as 5 years of Contra Joburg continues to honour and celebrate artists, creatives, and those who see the world in a colourful lense. Thereafter, Musician Joe Nina graces our Trendz Live stage with some nostalgic sounds. Onto flowers, Clivia season is here. We explore a lovely atmosphere of bloom and people coming together to have a good time this Spring. We now move over to Wellness. A small Wellness Festival reminds us to take care of not only our bodies, but our minds as well as skin on a daily basis. And finally in our Book Club review this month, we feature Author, Lulama Mali. She wrote a memoir on a family revelation.

The beauty of lifestyle entertainment: 29 August 2026

We kickstart the show where chefs from all over the country gathered under one roof to flaunt their culinary expertise, whilst showcasing different flavors from their backgrounds, as they cooked off for the ultimate prize. New Zealand singer-songwriter Teeks is in South Africa for the first time. The acclaimed Maori soul singer will be performing live in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg this month, we sit down with him. As we wrap up the month of August, South Africa celebrates Women's Month, to pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. In our Book Club Review, at the heart of this story, is a woman forced to confront the wounds of her past while navigating the expectations placed on her by love, tradition and society. Over the past 5 years, the Mzansi National Philanthropic Orchestra has continued to position South African musicians and orchestral excellence on both local and international stages, while creating opportunities for collaboration, cultural exchange, and access to world-class performances, we attended the launch. Now, over to gaming. The biggest tech, gaming and art expo, Afro Geek returns for its 3rd Annual run in Orlando West, Soweto. We also touch base on International news that made headlines this week. And finally, South African vocalist Brenda Mtambo is no stranger to music that comes from a deeply personal place.We chat to her about latest single, "Siyabonga.

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