Leigh-Anne Williams

Huis Andries Olivier is a residential care facility in Durbanville dedicated to supporting adults living with quadriplegia and paraplegia. Andrew Grobler, from the organisation, chats to Irma G about what they do and how people can assist them through volunteer work or donations.

Talitha Oosthuizen, 1st Princess Mrs South Africa, is doing a host of humanitarian and wildlife conservation work that includes working with children’s homes, fighting human trafficking and rhino poaching. She is on a mission with an initiative to make Matric Ball dreams come true for 1,000 girls in SA, and chats to Irma about how people can donate to the cause and help those in need on their special day. 

We all know how it feels to wake up with your heart pounding and your mind grappling to determine what is real and what was just part of whichever horrible scenario it managed to dream up – was it just a nightmare or was it night terrors? Jolandi Becker, Managing Director at Good Night & Spokesperson for BabyWombWorld, chats to Irma about what a parent should do in the moment, and what should they avoid doing.

During the past 21 years the 1000 Women Trust and Good Hope FM collaborate on the 1000 Women 1 Voice event at the CTICC. Tina Thiart, Co-Founder of 1000 Women Trust, sits down with Irma to share more about the organisation and how people can get tickets for the event in December. 

Reach For A Dream’s cosiest annual fundraiser, Slipper Day, is back on 29 May 2026. Since 2011, Slipper Day has united the nation in support of children facing serious or life-threatening diseases. At the heart of this year’s Slipper Day are Fuzzy Facts, playful, believable claims about slippers that are difficult to prove but offer entertainment while sparking curiosity about the foundation.Julia Sotirianakos, Reach For A Dream CEO, chats to Irma G about how people can get involved. 

Global trailblazer and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi is one of South Africa’s most celebrated exports. Widely respected for her powerful advocacy on gender-based violence, education, and women’s empowerment, Zozi brings intelligence, authenticity and international prestige to Top Billing, offering a fresh lens on modern success and storytelling. She chats to Irma G about her new TV adventure, married life and what to expect from the future. 

The kids have finally flown the nest, and you have all the time in the world to do whatever you please, but instead find yourself tearful and sad, struggling with a loss of meaning or an overwhelming sense of worry about your child’s wellbeing. The good news is that what you’re experiencing has a name – empty nest syndrome (ENS) – and it’s a common response for parents when their children leave home. But how do you know if it’s simply ENS, or something more serious? Dr. Michele Rogers, Consultant Psychiatrist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, chats to Irma G about the syndrome, the warning signs it may be more serious and offers practical advice on how to rebuild a sense of purpose and identity after the children leave home.  

It’s no secret that tweens and teens are taking the beauty world by storm. Social media is filled with thousands of videos of children as young as ten rushing into beauty stores to buy the latest skincare launches, then showing off their “haul” for the camera. Dr Judey Pretorius, Founder and Managing Director of BioMedical Emporium, chats to Irma G about the safest, simplest routine you recommend for tweens and teens, and what ingredients should they absolutely avoid.

TIME has named Sabrina Walter, founder of Women For Change, to the 2026 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. She sits down with Irma G (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about her incredible organisation, which mobilised the Purple Movement, generating more than 2 billion impressions in 2025. Together, they brought over 1.1 million people behind a national petition, all of which contributed to the classification of gender-based violence and femicide as a National Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 20 November 2025.

Janet Pillai is a businesswoman, Certified Director (CD(SA))®, board member, and Chief Operating Officer at Inuversal Group, where she oversees the organisation’s operational strategy, performance, governance frameworks, and execution across business units. In this role, she ensures efficiency, scalability, and sustainable growth: offering rare insight into how high-performing organisations operate behind the scenes. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her extraordinary career and what is in store for her in the future.   

For over three decades, Karen Visagie, PR and On-Air Promotions Coordinator at GHFM, has been a mother figure for all of the staff at the station. She is officially hanging up her headphones and heading into retirement, but before that, Leigh-Anne Williams sits down with her to find out more about her incredible career and what life looks like for her in the future. 

Parkinson’s ZA, a national patient advocacy organisation dedicated to raising awareness, providing support and advocating for improved care for people living with Parkinson's disease.Trevor Lobel, a Person with Parkinson’s Disease and a member of Parkinson’s South Africa group in Kenilworth, Cape Town, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams, about what the very first signs that something wasn’t right, the emotional impact of living with something that people can’t always see or understand and how people can get help. 

The Carel du Toit Centre is based at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, and focuses on early intervention for deaf and hearing-impaired children. Louise Eksteen, CDT Trust Director, and Sarah Lange, Head of Audiology at Carel du Toit Centre, chat to Irma G (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about the unveiling of CHAT and funding needs of the Centre as well as early intervention and the deaf/hearing impaired.

Lynita Crofford is a seasoned performer with a degree in Drama and over 35 years of experience across theatre, film, radio and television. In 2020, she received a Naledi Theatre Award for her portrayal of Alice B. Toklas in Gertrude Stein and a Companion, a role that also earned her the Best Actress Award at the 2019 International Dublin Theatre Festival. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams, who she mentored when she started in the industry, to share more about her incredible journey and what she has to store for the future. 

Conversations around eye health are being shaped by both modern pressures and rapid innovation. Among these advancements, procedures such as permanent eye-colour change are beginning to emerge - made possible by advances in surgical precision and reinforced by long-term clinical outcomes. Dr Rob Daniel, an ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon with over two decades of experience, is the first surgeon in South Africa to receive specialised international training in FLAAK (Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Annular Keratopigmentation). He chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what this operation entails, debunks some of the myths and fears around permanent eye-colour change, and explains how people can protect their eyes in general. 

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the incredible work of the Cape Town Society for the Blind (CTSB), which is an organisation that has been empowering blind and visually impaired individuals since 1929. Sergil January, the Awareness Officer at the organisation, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the vital role CTSB plays in the community, from providing training and education programmes to offering assistive resources that help individuals build independence and confidence. We also unpack how the organisation supports people who lose their sight later in life, helping them adapt to a new reality with dignity and hope.

They look like cannonballs with handles, and the exercises people do look very different from any other weight training. These unique characteristics are the reason more South Africans are wondering whether kettle bells should form part of their fitness journey. Cam Hilder, Sculpt Kettle Bell instructor at OneFlow Yoga and Wellness Social Club, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what makes kettle bells so unique and shares three beginner-friendly exercises to get you started on your journey.

Dr Hilla is a qualified medical doctor (MBBCh, Stellenbosch University) with advanced postgraduate training in Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine, both locally and internationally. With over a decade of specialised experience, she is widely respected for her ethical, safety-led approach to facial aesthetics, advocating for natural, harmonious outcomes that preserve individuality and ethnicity rather than altering identity. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat about her extraordinary career and how her aim "is not to change your face, but to take care of the longevity of your unique individual beauty.”

World Health Day has opened up the conversation to talk about how women’s health is shifting from "pushing through" to biological alignment. Dr Louise du Plessis, a leading expert in functional medicine and hormonal health, sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about complex medical concepts and provides relatable advice for women navigating high-pressure environments that often leads to burnout and hormonal disruption.

Bradshaw LeRoux is a leading organisation dedicated to advancing disability confidence as a driver of economic growth and innovation. Kaz Chetty, Learning & Development Manager at Bradshaw LeRoux Disability Inclusion Specialists, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how the organisation enables accelerated change within people, organisations and socio-economic structures, with the hope of building towards a disability-confident and inclusive society.  

In celebration of their Easter Eggstravaganza of Eggsploration at Iziko Museums, Melody Kleinsmith, Communications & Marketing Manager at Iziko South African Museum, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about all how parents and caregivers are increasingly seeking valuable experiences for their kids that stimulates curiosity and supports social interaction. The Iziko Museums are able to provide a sense of purpose, especially during the school holidays. 

Janitress Cleaning Programme launches the restore dignity and hygiene in South African Schools. They have teamed up with toilet tissue brand, Baby Soft, and SOS non-profit organisation, to implement a powerful new initiative, dedicated to restoring dignity, improving hygiene and sustaining safe sanitation in schools across the country.Shelley Humphreys, CEO of SOS NPO, chats to Michaela Muller, about the initiative and how people can get involved.

Leigh-Ann Geydien is the founder of Fertility Solutions South Africa. Her journey began through her own struggle with infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the heartache of not having answers. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about how she turned that experience into purpose by creating a platform that connects women to the right fertility professionals, share trusted information, and offer hope through their events, support groups and live talks with fertility specialists and other industry partners.   

One in five South African children and teenagers suffers from a mental health condition. Still, only 10% of them can access the care they need – a growing crisis that is not only a failure of the healthcare system, but a violation of their human rights. Dr Merryn Young, Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how chronic neglect of mental healthcare for South African children is a human rights crisis.  

On the 21st of March, we mark Human Rights Day, a time to reflect on the sacrifices made for freedom and dignity. It’s more than just a public holiday; it’s a reminder of the rights we enjoy today and the responsibility we share to protect them. Tammy Carter, Advocacy & Research Officer for the South African Human Rights Commission's Western Cape Provincial Office, chats to Michaela Muller (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about how Human Rights Day honours the past, shaping a fairer future.

Professor Kareemah Najaar is the Acting-Head of the Wellness Sciences department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).She is very proud to lead a STEM-driven community project (since 2018) that supports Life Science Matrics from disadvantaged backgrounds in preparation for their final exams, to attain the requirements to qualify for science programmes. Irma G, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, chats to Kareemah about her incredible career and shares some words of encouragement to young women who would like to follow in her footsteps.

The beauty world was buzzing last week after News24 broke a story about a young woman who was left with terribly botched and injured lips after getting lip filler. The news outlet reports that the injector who performed the treatment is a local influencer and self-proclaimed “doctor” who allegedly ordered the lip filler from Temu at a very low price. The patient knew that something was wrong post- treatment when her lips started bruising and swelling badly, progressively getting worse as the day went on. She visited a doctor, only to learn that the blood flow to her lips was completely cut off, and her case was treated as a medical emergency at a local hospital. Dr Judey Pretorius, Founder and Managing Director of Biomedical Emporium, chats to Irma G (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about the dangers of fake or black market injectables and how to avoid them. 

In this inspiring episode, we speak to Nicky Abdinor about her incredible journey of independence. Born with phocomelia, Nicky shares how she overcame challenges to pursue her studies at Stellenbosch University and achieve her dream of driving an adapted car. We also discuss her organisation, Nicky’s Drive, and how it’s helping people with disabilities gain greater mobility and independence.   

Sometimes people don’t need to tell you their age; their habits do it for them. From calling instead of texting to forwarding motivational WhatsApp messages, we all have little things that instantly reveal what generation we’re from. The team and listeners share some of things they do that immediately gives away their age.

Kristina Miller is a social impact leader and sustainability strategist passionate about advancing education, equity, and youth empowerment in South Africa. By founding Great Girls, she has guided hundreds of young women toward meaningful careers and personal growth whilst building powerful female mentor networks. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat about her incredible career and shares why it is essential to equip young women with tools like interview preparation, budgeting, and confidence-building.

The South African Employers for Disability (SAE4D is an organisation committed to working with South Africa’s employers and leaders to empower persons with disabilities to be equal members of society and, in particular, equal contributors in the workplace. Leigh-Anne Williams chats to Tracy Dennis about the work they do at the organisation and how people can get involved.

Nuraan Osman, the COO of IHATA Care Group and Winner of the Social Impact Award at the 2025 Warrior Woman Awards, sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat about her incredible career from teaching in poorer communities of the Western Cape, delivering HIV-education programmes and working with incarcerated women and youth capacitating for reintegration post release to becoming the COO IHATA Care Group, which runs 3 elder-care facilities and a shelter for abused women and children. She shares words of encouragement to young people who feel called to serve but are unsure where to begin. 

The conversation is moving beyond the “miracle” of weight‑loss drugs (OZEMPIC, MOUNJARO). A major new BMJ meta‑analysis (West et al., 2026) shows that when people stop GLP‑1 medications, weight – and cardiometabolic risk – comes back quickly, sometimes within a year. Dr Mosima Mabunda, Chief Clinical Officer at Vitality, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how obesity treatment isn’t just an injection – it’s a programme grounded in behavioural science, clinical support, and long-term health.

In an era defined by constant connectivity and digital immersion, South Africans can no longer afford to treat auditory wellness as an afterthought. As the globe marks World Hearing Day on March 3, new data indicates that auditory health is a "life-course" journey, and understanding your hearing status is as essential for a university student as it is for a retiree. Olivia Blackbeard, Head of Audiology at Spec-Savers SA, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the importance of knowing your hearing status.

  As we head into the third month of the year, Leigh-Anne Williams celebrates all of the March babies.

Babalwa Mentjies is a highly talented and versatile jazz vocalist, composer, and music educator hailing from the vibrant community of Makhanda in the Eastern Cape. With a profound passion for music and a dedication to the arts, she has established herself as a prominent figure in South Africa’s jazz scene and beyond. She is also the winner of the Art & Entertainment Award at the 2025 Warrior Woman Awards, and she sits down to share her incredible story with Leigh-Anne Williams and words of encouragement for those wanting to follow in her footsteps. 

South African university students are facing rising levels of trauma and emotional distress, and university campuses need support to ensure they are fully equipped to meet their mental-health needs. This is according to Tammy Dicks, National Trauma Support Co-Ordinator at ER24, who chats to Leigh-Anne Williams and shares her insights into the challenges students face and the support ER24’s counselling services can provide to ensure students have the best chance of succeeding.

Finola Quarsingh is the Head of Communications & PR at Sanlam Investments. She is an award-winning communications strategist and architect with over 20 years of experience in shaping narratives that build reputation, influence and growth. At the end of 2025, she was the winner of the Media & Communications award at the Warrior Woman Awards, and she sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to talk about her extraordinary career and shares some words of encouragement for those wanting to follow in her footsteps. 

Google’s recent decision to remove some AI-generated health summaries from its search results has reignited an old but important conversation about how people seek and interpret medical information online. Following an international investigation, the technology giant confirmed it had withdrawn AI Overviews for certain health-related searches after inaccuracies were identified in its responses. At the heart of the issue is a fundamental limitation of artificial intelligence (AI) when applied to healthcare – something AI tools and providers themselves acknowledge. Dr Jess Morris, General Practitioner (GP) at Mediclinic Morningside, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how many people are increasingly turning to AI to help interpret symptoms or test results before consulting a doctor, which causes unnecessary stress, and can create false reassurance, delaying professional care when early intervention could make a critical difference.

It’s time to stampede into the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities around the planet, is here. Leigh-Anne Williams and the team talk about how this year is all about the year of the Fire Horse, which can bring more intense emotions and faster results, making it a powerful year for ambition but also potentially chaotic.

Sleeping with one foot outside the blanket can help you fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper rest. Your feet contain specialised blood vessels that release heat quickly, so exposing one foot helps lower your core body temperature more efficiently. 

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide, affecting around 50 million people, yet in South Africa it remains underdiagnosed, misunderstood and severely stigmatised. Dr James Butler, Executive Board Member of the Neurological Association of South Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how the Neurological Association of South Africa (NASA) says up to 70% of people living with epilepsy could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated. He shares more about how in South Africa, while the Constitution addresses health rights, there is no specific mention of epilepsy or neurological disorders, and reflects the ongoing need for recognition, treatment access and public education.

Iziko Museums will be celebrating love in all its forms: tender friendships, lifelong partnerships, chosen families, and the quiet acts of care that often go unseen. Traditional Valentine’s Day can feel exclusive - too romantic, too couple-centric, too “perfect.” Phumzile Zonke, Director Advancement at Iziko Museums of South Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about their Love Is Love campaign and how people can get involved.

In honour of World Radio Day and Valentine's Day, The Morning Show visits Travel With Flair where Leigh-Anne Williams chats to Bernadine Branford, Conference Manager at the company, about what they do and how people can reach out to them for incredible travel deals.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s worth asking an uncomfortable question: what happens when the feeling of being ‘seen and heard’ doesn’t come from a partner, but from a machine? Designed with distinct personalities and an affirming tone, artificial intelligence (AI) companion chatbots can blur emotional boundaries and foster romantic attachment. Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy & CISO Advisor at KnowBe4 Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the concerns for both individuals and organisations seeking to prevent emotional dependency, manipulation and data leakage, especially ahead of World Radio Day, which is centred around AI and its rise in all industries. 

Aditi Radhakrishna is a Chartered Accountant, Finance and Technology Leader and Social entrepreneur. As Co-Founder of Ruby Rose Feminine Hygiene SA, one of South Africa’s few SABS-approved sanitary pad manufacturers, she leads efforts to eradicate period poverty through sustainable, biodegradable products and women-led economic empowerment. Aditi also serves as Director at Akhile, driving financial sustainability and digital transformation in local government. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her incredible career and how she won the Pioneer In STEM award at the 2025 Warrior Woman Awards. 

Summer is in full swing, and for those of us who are prone to body acne, this may be a tricky time of year. Globally, adult acne is gaining momentum. Regular breakouts are becoming more and more common among men and women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and even beyond. But as many of us already know, it’s not just facial skin that’s at risk of breakouts. Dr Judey Pretorius, Founder of Biomedical Emporium, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how body acne, also sometimes referred to as “bacne," is commonly experienced by men and women in their teens and adulthood and how people can get help if they need it. 

“Love Is Love” is more than a campaign — it’s an invitation to visit and explore Iziko Museums on Valentines Day. This Valentine’s Day, Iziko Museums of South Africa will extend the operating hours of the Iziko South African Museum, Iziko South African National Gallery and Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, keeping the doors open until 21:00. Melody Kleinsmith, Communications and Marketing Manager at Iziko Museums of South Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about their incredible initiative and how people can get involved.

Children’s Mental Health Week shines a spotlight on young people’s wellbeing. KC Lowther, Founder of The Heartwood Foundation, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why building emotional intelligence skills early in childhood is so important, and how parents and caregivers can make small but meaningful changes to in their lives to support their children’s emotional health at home. 

SABC2 proudly unveils its brand-new telenovela, Pimville - a gripping, heartfelt drama set in the vibrant township of Soweto. More than a story of love, ambition, and betrayal, Pimville celebrates resilience, community, and the power of hope in the face of adversity. Jason Willemse, who plays Kevin Kruger in the show, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what people can expect watching the series and how the story is poised to become one of South Africa’s most compelling television experiences.