Leigh-Anne Williams

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. 

Penelope Putzel, one of the Directors on the board and the House Operations Manager, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the incredible work Humberstone House does for the disabled community. 

Born and raised in Welkom in the Free State, Charné Vosloo is a trailblazer in South Africa’s occupational health and safety industry. She is the Founder and Managing Director of MSHEQ Health & Safety Consultants, a firm dedicated to providing high-quality, compliant, and people-focused workplace safety solutions. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her extraordinary career and...

Dr Paul Scholtz, a radiologist that has recently been named the country’s first recipient of the prestigious EDGAR diploma, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why it is important for men to be a more proactive when it comes to their health. 

South Africa has secured its place as one of the funniest nations globally, coming in at 19th in a comprehensive survey conducted by Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider. The study aimed to uncover the humour styles of individuals from across the globe, assessing how we use laughter and wit in our everyday lives.

Sandra Rosenberg puts Leigh-Anne Williams, Delucia Daniels and special guest, DJ Eazy, to the test in this week’s edition of 5 Second Rule. 

Sandra Rosenberg unpacks a new study, which found that the kids mirror the behaviour of the parents when it comes to screen time, resulting in a decline of 29% when it came to playing with children. She explains the negative side effects of social media and how we can combat it. 

Mattel just launched the first-ever UNO Social Club inside the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, turning the iconic card game into a full-on luxury experience. The team and listeners share which childhood games would win them millions in a casino. 

Cape Town has officially been named Best City in the World by readers of The Telegraph in its 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards, proving once again that the Mother City doesn't just show up, it shows off. 

North Korea has officially opened its long-delayed Wonsan Kalma coastal resort to local visitors as part of Kim Jong-un’s push to promote tourism. State media described the resort as “one of the greatest successes this year.” Kim expressed hope that the site would evolve into a world-class cultural tourism destination and serve as the foundation for developing the country’s...

After Delucia Daniels' sister's wedding, the team and listeners chat about whether or not catching the garter actually helps you find a wife. They then debunk some of our other childhood favourite myths and see how true they actually are. 

At 68 years old, Lillian Bouwer Niemann has became one of the first women in Africa to have her business listed on the New York Stock Exchange, E-Square Education Enterprises. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how, over the past 30 years, she has empowered more than 42,000 students through a network of schools and colleges in the Eastern Cape, many of them Xhosa-speaking learners from di...

An individual looks for advice about whether or not to marry their ex knowing they were terminal, but didn't tell them. 

Wang Ning, 38, CEO of Pop Mart and creator of the Labubu doll, is now one of China’s youngest top 10 billionaires, with a net worth of $22.7 billion. The team unpacks why these dolls have become so popular and what makes them so unique. 

According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), 9% of teen deaths in South Africa are caused by suicide and female suicides peak between the ages of 15 and 19 years. Dr Liza Street, a paediatrician and co-founder of Ajuda, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why every teenager needs a mental health screening and how schools can use their platform to help students in need.

With Chat GPT on the rise, Sandra Rosenberg unpacks what the app really does to the brain and it's long-term impact is far more scary than we could ever imagine.