Leigh-Anne Williams

Zimele’s interdisciplinary team of health professionals provide prosthetic fitting and physical and psychological rehabilitation services for amputees from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, and aid in their societal integration through access to skills training and work opportunities. Aimee Isaacs, Program Coordinator & Occupational Therapist at Zimele, chats to Leigh-Anne William...

South African pop-soul sensation Lee Cole releases his heartfelt new single "Mine", inviting listeners into a story of connection, hope, and the magic of “what if”. He chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the track, working independently and what's in store for the rest of 2025. 

Rob Bentele is known for his strategic approach and pushing his physical, mental, and emotional limits on Survivor SA: Island of Secrets season 7, where he was the last man standing and crowned the winner of Survivor SA: Island of Secrets in 2019. He is back on Survivor now in the international edition with the stakes even higher on Survivor Australia: Australia vs. The World. He chats to Lei...

A UK high school delayed its start time from 8:50 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., leading to over 50% fewer illness-related absences and a 12% rise in exam progress, according to a four-year study. Maka Tanga, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, chats to Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels about whether or not this will work in South Africa. 

Research shows that music listened to between ages 13 and 17 can leave a deep, lasting emotional impact. Adolescence is marked by intense emotions and rapid changes, making music a powerful outlet for expression and regulation. Maka Tanga, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, chats to Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels about their favourite musical memories from their teens. 

Taylor Marais and Lorraine Candy, founders of Titan Tides Logistics, chat to Leigh-Anne Williams about their women-led freight forwarding company, which is making waves in the world of international trade — offering a high-integrity, full-service alternative for individuals and organisations navigating global markets. In an industry long dominated by men, Taylor and Lorraine are charting a n...

In the latest instalment of Let's Get Lettered, Leigh-Anne Williams puts two listeners up against one another where they are tested on the letter "A". 

ADHD is not just a childhood condition. And it doesn’t only affect boisterous schoolboys. This Women’s Month, the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is spotlighting a struggle that many women and girls have endured for decades: living with undiagnosed or misunderstood ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Dr Clementine Chawane, Member of the South African So...

1000 Women Trust has been at the forefront of fighting gender-based violence in South Africa. In celebration of women’s month, 1000 Women Trust invites women to join their Dialogue event, which is a powerful platform where women’s voices, experiences, and solutions take centre stage. Tina Thiart, Trustee & Co-Founder of 1000 Women Trust, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the event...

As part of its commitment to championing African creativity and amplifying emerging voices, Absa is proud to present Drawing the Line , a solo exhibition by Adelheid Frackiewicz, the 2021 Absa L’Atelier Ambassador. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat about her incredible, artistic journey and what's in store for her in the future. 

In playgrounds, WhatsApp groups and school corridors across South Africa, bullying is leaving devastating emotional scars on children. Bullying, long dismissed as a “rite of passage,” is now an entrenched crisis, one that schools, families and government can no longer afford to ignore. Dr Siki Gwanya-Mdletye, Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, chats to Leigh-Ann...

A study from Canisius College revealed that women tend to sleep better with dogs beside them than with human partners. Surveying 962 women in the U.S., researchers found that 55% slept with at least one dog, 31% with a cat, and 57% with a human partner. Dogs were shown to disrupt sleep less and provide stronger feelings of comfort and security. Women with dogs also went to bed earlier and maintain...

The New York Times has released its list of the 100 best films released since January 1, 2000 — based on the votes of over 500 top filmmakers, actors, and film industry figures around the world. The way we watch and think about movies has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. But which films have truly stood the test of time?

Melanie Horner, Trainer at the Western Cape Forum for Intellectual Disability (WCFID), chats Leigh-Anne Williams about how intellectual disability is one of the most overlooked disabilities in South Africa. She shares more about what the WCFID does as well as the best ways people can get involved and support the work they’re doing at the organisation. 

The US tech firm whose CEO and chief people officer resigned after being caught on camera embracing at a Coldplay concert has released a tongue-in-cheek promotional video featuring Gwyneth Paltrow as a "temporary spokesperson". In the 60-second clip posted on their X account, Hollywood star Paltrow - who was married to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for more than 10 years - says she wants to...

The World Health Organization estimates that 57 million people currently live with dementia globally. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 78 million by 2030 and 153 million by 2050. Dr Alison Richardson, Member of the Neurological Association of South Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why dementia is such a growing concern here in South Africa and across Sub-Saharan Af...

After Delucia Daniels came back from paintball, the team and listeners discuss whether or not they would partake in an Good Hope FM Paintball tournament: fans vs. favourites edition. 

Humans may come into the world with a remarkably short list of hardwired fears—namely, loud noises and heights. Sandra Rosenberg unpacks this phenomenon and how the idea is supported by foundational research in behavioral psychology, including the famous 1960 “visual cliff” experiment by Eleanor J. Gibson and Richard D. Walk. In that study, infants were placed on a table with a g...

Senecio is committed to improving the lives and circumstances of adults with disabilities in underprivileged, under-serviced areas through therapeutic intervention, lobbying and establishing strategic partnerships. Ruth Boshoff, Senior Occupational Therapist at Senecio, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the incredible work they do in the community and how people can get involved.

To celebrate 60 years of Good Hope FM, we’re playing a fast, fun game that’s all about the letters that matter most: G and H! Leigh-Anne Williams gives listeners a quick clue, and their job is to give us a word that starts with the letter G or H that fits the description.

Nothing kills the vibe on a first (or third) date like discovering that the person across from you, who had seemed so full of potential, chews with his mouth open or wears sunglasses indoors or has his ex’s initials tattooed on his bicep. Cue “the ick.” The term, which is used liberally on social-media platforms like TikTok  and among  reality TV contestants , desc...

After Delucia Daniels suffered from a 24 hour stomach bug, she is finally ready to go back to solid foods. But the real question that Leigh-Anne Williams wants to know is: what is the most dinner-ish food you've ever had for breakfast? From lamb curry to sushi, the team and listeners share some of their favourite leftovers to have for their first meal of the day. 

In another incredible win for women dominating the field of science, Dr Chantel Elston has joined the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR), where she will be coordinating its long-standing ORI Cooperative Fish Tagging Project (ORI-CFTP). She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her incredible career, which is primarily in research where completed her PhD and a postdoctor...

It’s been dubbed  “wine o’clock culture” — the 5pm glass that becomes a bottle, the secret sips behind the pantry door, the weekend binge that started out as a stress relief ritual. But more recently, international documentaries and local observations alike are revealing a worrying trend: women between the ages of 40 and 60 are drinking more alcohol than their ma...

After Roger Goode tested his team with a riddle, Leigh-Anne Williams and the listeners went Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels to the test on their riddle skills.