Leigh-Anne Williams

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 tha...

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 indepen...

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 share...

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 G...

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 h...

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 Audi...

  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 War...

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 c...

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 tal...

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 respons...

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 b...

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 liv...

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 L...

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 Colla...

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 fi...

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 Biomedic...

“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, Commu...

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 an...

SABC2 is pleased to announce the introduction of a new, vibrant, must-watch afternoon talk show, "Eintlek Let’s Connect", which will be broadcast live Mondays to Fridays, 16:30 to 17:30, starting 9 February 2026. Hosted by two powerful voices, Penny Lebyane and Fran-Rico Lucas, this fresh, feel-good show dives straight into the heart of what South Africans are talking about right now —...