Leigh-Anne Williams

SAMA Award-winning R&B star Lordkez is turning up the heat with the release of the “Aweh Remix”, featuring Mzansi’s platinum-selling and culture shifter Hip Hop Cassper Nyovest. Leigh-Anne Williams chats with Lordkez about how Nyovest slide into her DM's on TikTok to collaborate with her and what to expect from her in the future.  

Michelle Stanton is the visionary force behind Veaudry International. A professional hairstylist by trade, Michelle combined her deep understanding of salon needs with entrepreneurial ambition to launch South Africa’s first tourmaline and ceramic technology hair styler—the now-iconic myStyler—in 2006. She chats to Michaela Muller, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, about her...

Leigh-Anne Williams and Delucia Daniels are in the hot seat, as Sandra Rosenberg tests the duo on their 5 Second Rule knowledge. 

Taylor Swift has entered her engaged era. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce popped the question to the Grammy-award winning artist, the pair announced on Instagram on Tuesday. Michaela Muller, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, chats with Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels about the newly engaged duo. 

Period poverty affects an estimated 30% of girls in South Africa, causing them to miss up to 50–60 days of school each year. Sue Barnes, Founder of Subz Pads & Project Dignity, chats to Michaela Muller (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about how her organisation designed washable, reusable sanitary pads and launched Subz Pads - a non-profit that distributes these pads to underprivi...

When Shona McDonald’s daughter, Shelly, was born with Cerebral Palsy, their family faced challenges most have never had to consider. Unable to sit or move around independently, with no available devices, Shona drew on her sculpting background to design Shelly’s first mobility device. The customised postural support made Shelly’s care safer and easier and opened new possibilities...

“Marriage graduation,” or sotsukon in Japan, is when legally married couples choose to live separately while remaining committed to their relationship. The idea allows partners to pursue personal goals, careers, or interests without the restrictions of traditional cohabitation. Popularised by writer Yumiko Sugiyama in 2004 and gaining recognition around 2013, sotsukon offers...

Sehaam Bateman, founder of Ignite Mentoring Programme where she mentors young girls from gang- and drug-impacted neighbourhoods, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how she helps them stay in school and pursue higher education. 

Menopause marks a powerful and deeply personal transition in a woman’s life — not an end, but a new and evolving chapter. It is a moment where physical, hormonal and emotional changes intersect, often reshaping how a woman experiences intimacy, both with herself and with others. Karen Bester, Lamelle’s Medical Trainer and expert in skin health and wellness, chats to Leigh-Anne Wi...

In the latest edition of Let's Get Lettered, two new contestants take each other on, using only "B" words to win the game. 

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...