This week’s edition of On The Beat with Noni Khumalo shines the spotlight on award-winning reporter and anchor Heidi Giokos as our Famous Face! From being a proud godmother to Cleo to passionately supporting Amakhosi, Heidi gives us plenty to celebrate. We also hit the streets to explore what South Africans think about New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). We find out whether drivers are ready to embrace this innovative alternative or remain hesitant about making the switch. And with the festive travel season upon us, we take a look at the exciting world of in-flight dining. Discover how fresh, premium dishes, seasonal flavours, locally sourced ingredients and creative culinary twists are transforming meals at 36,000 feet.

This week’s edition of On The Beat with Noni Khumalo embraces the spring season with creative ways to refresh your wardrobe without breaking the bank. With local elections approaching, we take the conversation to the streets to find out whether young South Africans are ready to make their voices heard. Our Famous Face on this episode is none other than Mmule Setati, a chef, author and storyteller who brings passion and creativity to everything she does. Viewers can catch Mmule on Simmer Down on SABC 2 every Saturday at 5:30pm, with repeats on Fridays and Sundays at 5:30pm.

This week’s edition of On The Beat with Noni Khumalo takes us to central Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The route connects the city centre to the Donkin Reserve and features murals, mosaic stairways, sculptures and heritage panels created by local artists. From her SAMA-nominated debut album to her latest release, South African singer-songwriter Ndu Shezi continues to carve out a unique space in the music industry. Tonight, she gives us a taste of her latest single, “Gugu Lami”. Our Famous Face tonight is presenter, actor and entrepreneur Kyle Clark, who is part of one of South Africa’s biggest creative agencies. Viewers can catch Kyle on Expresso, weekdays on S3 from 6am to 9am. He is also set to appear in the upcoming Netflix film How to Ruin Diwali, premiering on October 30th.

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This week’s edition of On The Beat with Noni Khumalo shines the spotlight on South African singer and songwriter Mthandazo Gatya, who performs his song “Gogo” live. We chat about his latest album, Nuru and the inspiration behind the project. In Word on the Street, we take the conversation out of the studio and straight to the people, exploring the stories behind our names. Our Famous Face tonight is South African television host, actress, producer and entrepreneur Kayise Ngqula. Having transformed deeply personal experiences into honest conversations about life, loss, healing and growth, Kayise is now bringing those themes to television with her latest project, After Dark with Kayise. The first two episodes of Season 1 premiered on SABC Plus and are now available to stream on demand.

This edition of On The Beat with Noni Khumalo shines the spotlight on talented South African singer-songwriter and producer Mthunzi, who performs his hit song “Imithandazo” live. We also chat about the success of the track, what we can expect from his performance at Scorpion Kings Live as well as at A Night with Mthunzi and Friends. SABC Radio’s Umhlobo Wenene FM recently hosted its family fun day, Impolo YabaHlobo, at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium in East London. The event marked a major milestone — 60 years of Umhlobo Wenene FM — while celebrating the richness of isiXhosa culture in the spirit of Heritage Month. Our Famous Face is the accomplished Maakgeketla Mohlabe. From starting his career at Shoprite as a cashier to becoming the Executive Producer of The Full View on SABC, Maakgeketla has built an impressive career in the media industry.

This week on On The Beat with Noni Khumalo, we shine the spotlight on contemporary South African jazz and alternative vocalist Pearl Khumalo, who joins us in studio to chat about her deeply personal new single, “Moya”. She opens up about the inspiration behind the song, her creative journey and the emotions woven into her music. Our Famous Face is talented South African actress Lorraine Moropa! With an impressive career on screen, Lorraine has brought some unforgettable characters to life and continues to make her mark in the South African entertainment industry. And finally, we take On The Beat to the streets to find out whether award ceremonies still have the same appeal.

This week on On The Beat with Noni Khumalo, we shine the spotlight on South Africa’s “3-Step Queen”, AzureDé, as our Famous Face. Blending R&B, Afro House and 3-Step, AzureDé uses her music to tell powerful stories of hope, resilience and self-belief. She joins us in studio to chat about her journey, her sound and the message behind her music. We also take a look at the entertainment stories making headlines this week, as tributes continue to pour in for the late country music icon Dolly Parton following her death earlier this week. And finally, we catch up with acclaimed New Zealand singer-songwriter Teeks during his first visit to South Africa. The Māori soul star, whose music has resonated deeply with South African listeners, is set to perform in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Trendz Live sat down with Teeks in Rosebank to chat about his music, his connection with South Africa and what fans can expect from his shows.