Trendz Live | Music, Food and Art Excellence | 22 August 2026

We kickstart the show as we recap on the 32nd South African Music Awards in celebration of the people, sounds, and creative excellence shaping South Africa's music industry.

They took the awards back to the Northwest with the theme: "The Future Sounds Like Now" with an African element to it. Musician Bukiwe then joins us in studio to chat about her musical journey.

We then take a shot'left to harties to explore a new restaurant. Impolo YabaHlobo takes place in East London for its 4th annual festival.

We're joined in studio by stakeholders. Singer'Songwriter Nanette also graces our Trendz Live stage with some new music. Then Johannesburg's inner city is often defined by its towering buildings and fast-moving streets.

We take a closer look at the walls that breed storytelling. Aw we wrap up the show, we take to the launch of the Soweto Kota Festival as it enters its 9th year.

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