Leigh-Anne Williams

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...

South Africa’s most beloved lifestyle television show, Top Billing, made a glamorous return to the spotlight. Top Billing Reunion Special presenters Ryle De Morny, Jonathan Boynton-Lee, and Fezile Mkhize join the lineup, with Mkhize chatting to Leigh-Anne Williams about what listeners can expect from the show. 

Dr Ryan Moor, Paediatrician at Melomed Tokai, chats to Michaela Muller (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Willaims) about the importance of child health, particularly focusing on paediatric gastroenterology, including constipation, stomach pain, and related digestive issues in children or any other topics involving children. 

From drinking coffee before bed to eating endless amounts of chocolate, the team and listeners share some of the things they can no longer eat or drink before bed. 

Jamie Joseph is at the helm of the groundbreaking charity Saving the Wild. Since 2016 the non-profit has led the crusade against corruption enabling rhino poaching in South Africa, pursuing high level targets and fighting organised crime. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat about her organisation, how her work is the inspiration for a movie currently being produced by Hollywood icon Mar...

It’s exam season again and thousands of school and university students across South Africa are feeling the pressure. The long hours, the late nights, and the endless cups of coffee might seem like part of the process — but the truth is, exam stress can take a real toll on both your mental and physical health. Tania Joffe, Founder of Unu Health, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about h...

Therapeutic horse riding for persons living with disabilities. South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA) was established in Cape Town in 1973 by Belinda Sampson and Joy Finlay. They offers free equine therapy through horse riding to children and adults living with intellectual and physical disabilities to improve their physical and social wellbeing and learning abilities. Bee Lukey...

Bianca Uys, Founder of ABC Something & Like Love Co., chats to Michaela Muller (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, about her incredible organisations, being a speaker at this year's WomenIN Festival and what it means to be part of such an empowering initiative once again. 

Nicole Sykes, Head of Women in Business at First National Bank (FNB), chats to Michaela Muller (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about being one of the speakers at the WomenIn Festival and how FNB has been a long-standing supporter of women's empowerment initiatives

Nina Lambrakis, CEO & Founder of Revive Lab South Africa, sits down with Michaela Muller (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) to chat about her extraordinary journey to recreating her own collagen line, what it is and how it benefits the body as well. 

Jamie Wyngaard, co-founder and CXO of Loop, chats to Michaela Muller, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, about their innovative company and why they decided to partner with the WomenIn Festival.

Suraya Williams, Founder of Design26 and the Design26 Foundation, chats to Michaela Muller (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about her incredible organisation and how it feels to be a finalist of the Warrior Woman Awards 2025 in the category Business & Entrepreneurship. 

Lucia Mtshake Ntshona, Founding Director of Khazimla Projects, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how her organisation is a dignity programme aimed at keeping the girl child at school, as education is imperative. She shares more about her transition from an educator to community development leader and shares words of encouragement to young women who want to lead with purpose. 

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) forecasts that the prevalence of dementia in South Africa is set to almost triple by 2050, reflecting a 181% increase from 2019. Dr Harsha Patel, Neurologist at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the severity of the issue, the different types of Dementia and some of the treatment options for those suffering with it.

Dr. Mosima Mabunda is a medical doctor with an MBA from Oxford and is currently completing a Master’s in Health Care Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania. Discovery Vitality recently released new research on sleep and its role in health. From her perspective as a medical doctor and wellness leader, she chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how these insights are being integrated into it...

Janine Myburgh is an attorney and trailblazer who has made a significant impact in the legal profession, organized business and civil society. She is the Managing Director of Myburgh Attorneys Incorporated, a firm that she established in August 1999. With 28 years of experience, Janine has established herself as a leading figure in the legal profession. As last year's winner of the Lifetime Achiev...

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...