Leigh-Anne Williams

Vampire horror film "Sinners" has broken the record for the most Oscar nominations received by a single film, after being nominated for 16 of Hollywood's most coveted honours. The film beat the previous record of 14 nominations, and emerged ahead of its nearest rival this year, Leonardo DiCaprio's thriller One Battle After Another, which is up for 13 awards.

Down Syndrome Association Western Cape (DSAWC) is a non profit organisation, which provides support to people with down syndrome and their families. Tineke Ganz-Malan, Manager at the DSAWC, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what the incredible work the organisation does and how people can get in touch with them. 

National Pie Day is a celebration of pies that occurs annually in the United States on January 23. It started in the mid-1970s. In South Africa, however, garage pies have became a staple in every household. The real question is: what is the ultimate pie flavour? From steak and kidney to chicken and mushroom and everything in between, the team and listeners share what their go-to pie is. 

Following the sultry allure of "Obsession", Jerusha's brand-new song "Love Is Blind" dives deeper into love’s complexity, exploring the blindness that often follows passion. Produced by long-time collaborator Vally of Brotherhood Production, "Love Is Blind" blends her signature R&B and pop roots with a fresh, global edge that’s bound to get listeners moving. She chats to Leigh...

Dr Zorina Dharsey, Director at Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP) and Winner of the Excellence In Leadership Award at the 2025 Warrior Woman Awards, sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about how she has been committed to promoting practical, engaging teaching and learning. Guided by her belief that every child can enjoy and excel in Mathematics and Science, she continues to...

Every January millions of South Africans set fitness goals, business targets, and personal-growth ambitions. It’s a way of asserting control following a year when they may have felt swept up by stress, falling short of wins, or not being able to control the world around them. Consistently, research has shown that anywhere from 80% to over 90% of people abandon their resolutions within t...

Minister David Maynier, Western Cape Provincial Minister (MEC) of Education, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the importance of investment in education in the Western Cape to ensure the long-term growth of the economy in the province.

A better life for adults with autism is the motto of The Academy for Adults with Autism, a non-profit organisation, based in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, aiming to improve public awareness, support and opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum. Debbie Flugel, Project Manager at The Academy for Adults with Autism, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how the organisation was founded with...

This week on Warrior Woman, Leigh-Anne Williams sits down with DJ Roz, a Cape Town–based creative, PE-born pioneer, and true force on the dance floor. From her early days in the service industry to commanding global stages, Roz opens up about the courage it took to reinvent her life, trust her passion, and carve out space as a woman of colour in a male-dominated industry.

In South Africa, where over 4 million people live with diabetes, continuous glucose monitors can change and save lives. But not all of these devices are made equally, and their uptake as a lifestyle device has seen cheaper, less accurate devices flood the market. Kirsten de Klerk, Chairperson of SA Diabetes Advocacy, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how South African diabetes advocacy groups are...

If you’ve ever caught your partner doing something you find odd or different, you’ve likely come across a beige flag. Beige flags refer to the little idiosyncrasies that make each person unique. These often surface toward the beginning of a relationship when you’re still getting to know someone and learning their quirky rituals or traits. Leigh-Anne Williams, Delucia Daniels and...

Nthuse Foundation is a South African non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering youth with disabilities through education, community support and inclusion. Founded on the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of disability or background, Nthuse provides accredited education, skills development and vital community programmes that open doors to independen...

After Delucia Daniels revealed she ate fish eyes for the first time, the team and listeners share how they enjoy their fish. 

The team and listeners share some of the things that need to be normalised during the festive season. 

Cape Town is South Africa’s leading destination for wellness tourism with authorities and analysts reporting a 45.2% visitor engagement rate in the wellness activities offered by the Mother City. In line with global trends, demand for contrast therapy experiences in Cape Town is on the rise. This is being driven in no small part by One Flow Yoga and Wellness Social Club in Green Point, an in...

Newsha Tavakolian is an Iranian photographer and visual artist, and a member of Magnum Photos, recognised for her poignant descriptions of the human experience. Tavakolian's work addresses a range of themes, notably the challenges faced by women in Iran and elsewhere, and the consequences of conflicts. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about how her work blurs the lines between...

Zenande Duma, Crew Member on the Eclipse Luxury Catamaran, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about working on a yacht and what it's like to meet people from all works of life everyday.

Daniel Wolmarans, Senior Skipper, at Waterfront Charters chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what it means to be a skipper of yacht and how people can get in touch with the company ahead of the summer season. 

As the world marks the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), RCS, a leading financial services provider, is issuing an urgent call to action against the fastest growing form of abuse: digital violence against women and girls. Aligning with the 2025 theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls,” RCS is highlighting the acceleration of onlin...

Rameez Cassiem is a motivational speaker, disability activist, former radio presenter, producer, comedian, entrepreneur, father, and husband who has turned his most painful challenges into a platform for inspiring others. Diagnosed with multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) with conduction blocks, Rameez’s story is one of survival, strength, and the enduring power of the human spirit. He shares...

As international funding for HIV programmes faces renewed threats, South African activist Yvette Raphael is sounding the alarm and demanding dignity, access, and truth for women living with HIV. In South Africa, where more than 7.8 million people are living with HIV, access to testing, treatment, and support has long been a matter of survival—not privilege. But for women like Yvette Raphael,...

While diabetes is often seen as an adult condition, it’s increasingly affecting children and teens — both through the autoimmune form, Type 1 diabetes (T1D), and the lifestyle-linked Type 2 diabetes (T2D) South Africa has experienced a dramatic rise in diabetes rates, climbing from around 4.5% in 2010 to 12.7% in 2019 among adults, according to BioMed Central. Tania Joffe, Founder of U...

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign (16 Days Campaign) is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). The theme this year is: “Letsema: Men, Women, Boys and Girls working together to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)&r...

The Living Link is a non-profit organisation that caters for the intellectually disabled and learning challenged community regardless of race, gender and religious background. It aims to encourage, enhance and support the development of intellectually disabled adults, helping them attain a high quality of life. Nabeela Brown, Branch Manager & Occupational Therapist at The Living Link, chats to...

Known as Madam Cupcake on BookTok, Shavonne Bulmer started The Mzansi Cupcake Movement, which began as a safe, kind corner of the internet where women could talk about books, healing, and hope. But it has become a real-life community of women who remind one another that we are not too broken to rise, and not too small to be seen. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the power of storytelling as...