Leigh-Anne Williams

Nearly half of adults believe their ability to focus has declined and in South Africa, those living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), estimated between 2.5% and 4.3%, face a perfect storm: an already under-recognised condition worsened by the unrelenting pull of screens. Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, chats to Lei...

In celebration of Name Your Car Day, the team and listeners share what their car's name is and how it got its nickname. 

The acclaimed Camissa Heritage Tour, produced, directed and choreographed by Luke De Kock, features an intergenerational cast from communities across the Western Cape. This year the programme focuses on the World Premiere of WAT WAS HIE?, a site-specific film that retraces the entangled histories of colonialism, Indigenous erasure, and resistance in South Africa. He, along with Courtney Smith...

The Youth Classical Concert formerly known as the Western Cape Youth Classical Music Festival is 54 years old this year. Amber Abrahams & Chloe Loggenberg, a flautist and opera singer for The Youth Classical Concert, sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about why they decided to join the orchestra, and the pair gives us a teaser as to what to expect from the show in the coming mont...

Thokozile Ntshinga (Director) and Nosiphiwo Ndabeni (Actor) from the PDU birthday production African Times  sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about how the show takes a hard look at South Africa’s democracy through the eyes of the Nkosi family. 

As a home for all inclusive of all arts genres from opera to pop, rock to hip-hop, orchestra to indigenous sounds, ballet, contemporary dance, drama and so much more, Leigh-Anne Williams chats to Marlene Le Roux, CEO of the Artscape Theatre Centre, about the incredible history of the theatre and what it means to Capetonians, especially in Heritage Month. 

A 26-year-old man made headlines on social forums after breaking up with his girlfriend of six months over an irreconcilable clash in core beliefs—specifically, her rejection of evolution and the scientific age of the Earth. In his explanation, he said the breakup wasn’t about winning an argument—it was about long-term compatibility. He knew raising kids with conflicting worldvie...

After being voted off first on Survivor Australia: Australia Vs. The World , Rob Bentele tells Leigh-Anne Williams about his experience on the show and how he predicted who would win the series from the very beginning. He shares more about taking on the next chapter of his life, which will be in the political world. 

Having a place to call home provides one with a sense of security and comfort. Sadly many people with psychiatric disabilities lack the capacity to manage independently in a home of their own. Living with one's family is not always possible and finding suitable accommodation can be a major stress for the person with a mental illness. Michelle De Goede, Director of ComCare Trust, chats to Leigh-Ann...

Cheryl Beaton, Officer Administrator at the Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about Casual Day 2025, which takes place on Friday 5 September. She shares about this year's theme Beyond The Label: Embracing Unity Through Inclusion And Diversity, and how the organisation benefits from such an important initiative.     

For more than four decades, Ina Paarman has been part of the rhythm of South African kitchens. From Sunday roasts to midweek suppers and celebratory feasts, her name has become synonymous with the flavours that bring families together. As we celebrate Heritage Month in South Africa, Leigh-Anne Williams chats to Paarman about her incredible journey in the culinary world where she started her busine...

In the latest instalment of Let's Get Lettered, two contestants go head-to-head and see who knows their "C" words.

The man who was caught on camera snatching a hat off a young boy at the US Open has said he made a "huge mistake" after footage of the incident went viral. Piotr Szczerek, a Polish chief executive of a paving firm, said he was "convinced" tennis star Kamil Majchrzak had been "passing his hat in my direction". Leigh-Anne Williams speaks about the saga, and it's the year for CEO's to be ousted,...

The Carel du Toit Centre for Hearing Impaired Children has a rich history that began with Prof Carel du Toit, a dedicated Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon who recognised the importance of early intervention for deaf children to acquire spoken language. Sarah Lange, Head of Audiology at Carel du Toit Centre, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about their unique approach, which begins with early identificatio...

As the southern hemisphere ushers in spring, Leigh-Anne Williams shares some fun facts about our very special September babies. 

SAMA Award-winning R&B star Lordkez is turning up the heat with the release of the “Aweh Remix”, featuring Mzansi’s platinum-selling and culture shifter Hip Hop Cassper Nyovest. Leigh-Anne Williams chats with Lordkez about how Nyovest slide into her DM's on TikTok to collaborate with her and what to expect from her in the future.  

Michelle Stanton is the visionary force behind Veaudry International. A professional hairstylist by trade, Michelle combined her deep understanding of salon needs with entrepreneurial ambition to launch South Africa’s first tourmaline and ceramic technology hair styler—the now-iconic myStyler—in 2006. She chats to Michaela Muller, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, about her...

Leigh-Anne Williams and Delucia Daniels are in the hot seat, as Sandra Rosenberg tests the duo on their 5 Second Rule knowledge. 

Taylor Swift has entered her engaged era. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce popped the question to the Grammy-award winning artist, the pair announced on Instagram on Tuesday. Michaela Muller, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, chats with Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels about the newly engaged duo. 

Period poverty affects an estimated 30% of girls in South Africa, causing them to miss up to 50–60 days of school each year. Sue Barnes, Founder of Subz Pads & Project Dignity, chats to Michaela Muller (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about how her organisation designed washable, reusable sanitary pads and launched Subz Pads - a non-profit that distributes these pads to underprivi...

When Shona McDonald’s daughter, Shelly, was born with Cerebral Palsy, their family faced challenges most have never had to consider. Unable to sit or move around independently, with no available devices, Shona drew on her sculpting background to design Shelly’s first mobility device. The customised postural support made Shelly’s care safer and easier and opened new possibilities...

“Marriage graduation,” or sotsukon in Japan, is when legally married couples choose to live separately while remaining committed to their relationship. The idea allows partners to pursue personal goals, careers, or interests without the restrictions of traditional cohabitation. Popularised by writer Yumiko Sugiyama in 2004 and gaining recognition around 2013, sotsukon offers...

Sehaam Bateman, founder of Ignite Mentoring Programme where she mentors young girls from gang- and drug-impacted neighbourhoods, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how she helps them stay in school and pursue higher education. 

Menopause marks a powerful and deeply personal transition in a woman’s life — not an end, but a new and evolving chapter. It is a moment where physical, hormonal and emotional changes intersect, often reshaping how a woman experiences intimacy, both with herself and with others. Karen Bester, Lamelle’s Medical Trainer and expert in skin health and wellness, chats to Leigh-Anne Wi...

In the latest edition of Let's Get Lettered, two new contestants take each other on, using only "B" words to win the game.