Leigh-Anne Williams

October is Menopause Awareness Month, an annual initiative to increase awareness, break the stigma, and empower women with knowledge and support. Dr Ledivia Strauss of RevitaHealth in Paarl chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about menopause, a natural life stage marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, which affects over 47 million women worldwide each year.  

Leigh-Anne speaks with  Dr. Shirley Zinn who previously won Woman in Business Dr. Shirley Zinn is a renowned South African business leader, author, and advocate for education and transformation. Born on the Cape Flats, she began her career as a teacher before rising to senior HR roles at Woolworths Holdings, Standard Bank, Nedbank, SARS, and Reckitt. She now serves on several m...

Leigh-Anne speaks with mammographer Donnay Brown about Mammogram procedure, Breast ultrasound, Screening frequency and breast cancer survivor Megan Jacobs and her journey.

Leigh Anne Williams speaks to Consultant Breast Imaging Specialist, Dr. Leora Sweidan, about the importance of early detection, understanding breast density and effective communication of results and recommendations.

Leigh-Anne Williams spoke with Nazlee Fredericks, the WomenIN Portfolio Director, to announce the partnership between the Good Hope FM Warrior Awards and the WomenIN Festival.

Leigh-Anne talks to Dr. Emma King, who is an independent oral hygienist based in South Africa.    Dr. King offers teeth whitening services, and all proceeds from her business, The Toothfairy, are donated to the Thomas Jackson Foundation, which supports her animal sanctuary for rescued cats.

There are lots things that don't make sense. Like matcha. Is it really as good as they say or is it a gimmick? The team and listeners share some of the things that we do that doesn't make sense. 

As a recognized leader in the tech space, Mushfiqoh Samodien, Business Director at Aspire Solutions, has been awarded multiple accolades, including the Standard Bank Top Woman in Tech Award. She’s passionate about breaking barriers for women in the tech industry and advocates for gender empowerment through her work at Aspire. Her story, which she shares with Leigh-Anne Williams, offers a fre...

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) affects millions of South African women, disrupting their health, quality of life and productivity - but remains underreported and underdiagnosed due to stigma and limited healthcare access. Vanessa Ascencao, Nutritional Consultant and Wellness Expert, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why HMB is a hidden crisis, how you can tell if your period is too heavy and what...

In the latest instalment of Let's Get Lettered, two listeners go head-to-head to figure out what these "D" words are to become the latest champion of the game. 

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.