Leigh-Anne Williams

Over the years, sugar has gained a reputation as public enemy number one when it comes to holistic health. Its overconsumption has been linked to a range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and obesity. For many, the solution lies in switching to sugar substitutes, but not all sweeteners are created equal. Understanding the differences is key to choosing the right alternative,...

Razaan Bester, Chartered accountant and the Head of Financial Management at Wesgro, Founder of the She CAn NPC & Winner of the Young Achiever Award at the 2025 Warrior Woman Awards, sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat her extraordinary career while she shares a powerful message for young girls wanting to be the best version of themselves.

At Langa Cheshire Home, the organisation is dedicated to providing compassionate care and life-enhancing support to adults and children with severe, permanent disabilities. Siphamandla Lembethe, Langa Cheshire Home Manager, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how the home helps those with disabilities and provides support.   

With hot temperatures persisting nationwide, Lifesaving South Africa urges the public to exercise extreme caution when exploring the outdoors and when swimming. Winston Meyer, President Lifesaving SA, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how should only take place at beaches, rivers, and swimming areas that are actively patrolled by lifeguards, especially as we head into the final stretch of summer....

Suraya Williams, Director of Design26 Pty Ltd and Founder of Design26 Foundation, is a passionate social entrepreneur and community leader from Mitchell's Plain. Through her foundation, she empowers young women by providing free sewing skills training and promoting sustainable upcycling in the textile industry. She is also the winner of the Business & Entrepreneurship Award at the 2025 Warrior...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight an issue that remains one of SA’s leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women, despite being preventable and treatable when detected early. Vuyo Mjekula, Director of External Affairs, sub-Saharan Africa at MSD South Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how this is not merely a health agenda; it is a moral and socio...

The fifth Cape Flats Book Festival will take place on 31 January - 1 February 2026 at West End Primary School in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain – the festival will feature 90+ speakers with 50+ sessions (for children, young adults and adults) including poetry and writing workshops, a puppet show, giveaways, books, food and exhibitors. The free festival is open to the public and is hosted by lite...

Recent surveys, including data referenced from The Knot, indicate that approximately 90% of men are comfortable with a small wedding or even skipping a large wedding party altogether. Many of these respondents highlight financial practicality as a key factor, preferring to avoid the high costs associated with elaborate ceremonies, venues, and guest lists in favour of simpler, more straightforward...

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.