Trendz Live | 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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