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The Morning Show with Leigh-Anne Williams The Morning Show is all about bringing you the latest and the greatest in entertainment, information and the best music to keep you going in the office, at home or on your mid-morning drives. show aims to empower, educate, inform and entertain. Hosted by the sensational Leigh-Anne Williams, this all-female show aims to empower, educate, inform and tackle important issues relating to women and men’s health, managing finances, gender inequality and the promoting and uplifting of women empowerment. They pride themselves on delivering high quality and engaging content, something that any client can leverage to boost the distribution of their brand’s message. They will go out of their way to surpass expectations. Presenter: Leigh-Anne Williams News & Traffic: Sandra Rosenberg Producer: Delucia Daniels
Warrior Woman: Shannon Benting (Miss Supranational South Africa 2026)
Shannon Benting has been named Miss Supranational South Africa 2026. She will represent South Africa at the Miss Supranational 2026 pageant, which will be held on 31 July in Nowy Sącz, Poland. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams about being a content creator and the founder of Beauty in Action, an initiative that focuses on mentorship, skills development and community outreach for underserved youth. She shares more about how she is honoured to represent South Africa on the international stage, and her hopes on inspiring the next generation of women to be their most authentic self.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Judey Pretorius (Science vs. Hype: A Biomedical Scientist Unpacks 2026’s Biggest Skincare Trends)
In a world flooded with information, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. When it comes to skincare, there is plenty of misinformation doing the rounds. From viral TikTok beauty advice to celebrity claims and misleading marketing, the media and social media are filled with advice you shouldn’t be taking. And then there are the trends. It only takes a few hours for a beauty trend to go viral on social media, but if the information isn’t coming from a qualified expert, how can you be sure that it’s safe? Biomedical scientist and founder of Biomedical Emporium Skincare, Dr Judey Pretorius, gives us her professional opinion on some of the biggest beauty trends doing the round.
SABC Disability: Dr Zama Dlamini (Men’s Mental Health: Why Staying Silent Comes At A Cost)
While women are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, psychiatrists warn that men are far less likely to seek help, often delaying support until symptoms have already escalated into crisis. On average, one in eight men will have depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage of their lives. Dr Zama Dlamini, Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about Men’s Mental Health Month, and why is seeking help a sign of strength rather than weakness.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Sarel Theron (The Hidden Cost Of Sleeplessness)
According to a local study, nearly one third (30.2%) of South Africans struggle with nocturnal sleep problems, with far-reaching implications for mood, concentration, productivity and long-term cardiovascular health. While many people dismiss poor sleep as a normal part of modern life, Dr Sarel Theron, Neurologist from Mediclinic Durbanville, cautions that chronic sleep disruption can be more serious than it appears.
Warrior Woman: Arlene Steyl
Arlene Steyl, Co-founder of WeThinkCode, and Founder Managing Director of DireWolf, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how her organisation, which has helped nearly 1,000 people find jobs in the last decade without charging them a cent. She shares more about her incredible story and advice for young women hoping to make a difference in their lives.
Warrior Woman: Taryn Hunter Sharman
Taryn Hunter Sharman is South Africa’s new Entrepreneur of the Year. She is the co-founder of advertising and communications agency Faith & Fear, as well as The Brave Collective, an inclusive women’s empowerment community. She chats to Irma G about her incredible journey.
Wellness Wednesday: Geshara Nayagar (Skin Cancer Awareness Month)
As International Skin Cancer Awareness Month shines a spotlight on prevention and early detection, the conversation around skincare shifts from aesthetics to something far more vital: protection, education, and long-term health. Skin cancer remains one of the most common and preventable forms of cancer worldwide, yet awareness gaps still exist, especially when it comes to early detection and childhood sun protection.
SABC Disability 360: Andrew Grobler (Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre)
Huis Andries Olivier is a residential care facility in Durbanville dedicated to supporting adults living with quadriplegia and paraplegia. Andrew Grobler, from the organisation, chats to Irma G about what they do and how people can assist them through volunteer work or donations.
Warrior Woman: Talitha Oosthuizen
Talitha Oosthuizen, 1st Princess Mrs South Africa, is doing a host of humanitarian and wildlife conservation work that includes working with children’s homes, fighting human trafficking and rhino poaching. She is on a mission with an initiative to make Matric Ball dreams come true for 1,000 girls in SA, and chats to Irma about how people can donate to the cause and help those in need on their special day.
Wellness Wednesday: Jolandi Becker (Understanding Night Terrors & How To Soothe Them)
We all know how it feels to wake up with your heart pounding and your mind grappling to determine what is real and what was just part of whichever horrible scenario it managed to dream up – was it just a nightmare or was it night terrors? Jolandi Becker, Managing Director at Good Night & Spokesperson for BabyWombWorld, chats to Irma about what a parent should do in the moment, and what should they avoid doing.
1000 Women 1 Voice: Tina Thiart (Co-Founder of 1000 Women Trust)
During the past 21 years the 1000 Women Trust and Good Hope FM collaborate on the 1000 Women 1 Voice event at the CTICC. Tina Thiart, Co-Founder of 1000 Women Trust, sits down with Irma to share more about the organisation and how people can get tickets for the event in December.
SABC Disability 360: Julia Sotirianakos (Reach For A Dream)
Reach For A Dream’s cosiest annual fundraiser, Slipper Day, is back on 29 May 2026. Since 2011, Slipper Day has united the nation in support of children facing serious or life-threatening diseases. At the heart of this year’s Slipper Day are Fuzzy Facts, playful, believable claims about slippers that are difficult to prove but offer entertainment while sparking curiosity about the foundation.Julia Sotirianakos, Reach For A Dream CEO, chats to Irma G about how people can get involved.
Warrior Woman: Zozibini Tunzi Among Those Announced As New "Top Billing" Presenters
Global trailblazer and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi is one of South Africa’s most celebrated exports. Widely respected for her powerful advocacy on gender-based violence, education, and women’s empowerment, Zozi brings intelligence, authenticity and international prestige to Top Billing, offering a fresh lens on modern success and storytelling. She chats to Irma G about her new TV adventure, married life and what to expect from the future.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr. Michele Rogers (Empty Nest Syndrome - Is It Depression In Disguise?)
The kids have finally flown the nest, and you have all the time in the world to do whatever you please, but instead find yourself tearful and sad, struggling with a loss of meaning or an overwhelming sense of worry about your child’s wellbeing. The good news is that what you’re experiencing has a name – empty nest syndrome (ENS) – and it’s a common response for parents when their children leave home. But how do you know if it’s simply ENS, or something more serious? Dr. Michele Rogers, Consultant Psychiatrist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, chats to Irma G about the syndrome, the warning signs it may be more serious and offers practical advice on how to rebuild a sense of purpose and identity after the children leave home.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Judey Pretorius (The Rise Of Tween Beauty Culture & Why Experts Are Concerned)
It’s no secret that tweens and teens are taking the beauty world by storm. Social media is filled with thousands of videos of children as young as ten rushing into beauty stores to buy the latest skincare launches, then showing off their “haul” for the camera. Dr Judey Pretorius, Founder and Managing Director of BioMedical Emporium, chats to Irma G about the safest, simplest routine you recommend for tweens and teens, and what ingredients should they absolutely avoid.
Warrior Woman: Sabrina Walters
TIME has named Sabrina Walter, founder of Women For Change, to the 2026 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. She sits down with Irma G (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about her incredible organisation, which mobilised the Purple Movement, generating more than 2 billion impressions in 2025. Together, they brought over 1.1 million people behind a national petition, all of which contributed to the classification of gender-based violence and femicide as a National Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 20 November 2025.
Warrior Woman: Janet Pillai
Janet Pillai is a businesswoman, Certified Director (CD(SA))®, board member, and Chief Operating Officer at Inuversal Group, where she oversees the organisation’s operational strategy, performance, governance frameworks, and execution across business units. In this role, she ensures efficiency, scalability, and sustainable growth: offering rare insight into how high-performing organisations operate behind the scenes. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her extraordinary career and what is in store for her in the future.
Warrior Woman: Karen Visagie
For over three decades, Karen Visagie, PR and On-Air Promotions Coordinator at GHFM, has been a mother figure for all of the staff at the station. She is officially hanging up her headphones and heading into retirement, but before that, Leigh-Anne Williams sits down with her to find out more about her incredible career and what life looks like for her in the future.
Wellness Wednesday: Trevor Lobel (Parkinson's Disease)
Parkinson’s ZA, a national patient advocacy organisation dedicated to raising awareness, providing support and advocating for improved care for people living with Parkinson's disease.Trevor Lobel, a Person with Parkinson’s Disease and a member of Parkinson’s South Africa group in Kenilworth, Cape Town, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams, about what the very first signs that something wasn’t right, the emotional impact of living with something that people can’t always see or understand and how people can get help.
SABC Disability 360: Louise Eksteen & Sarah Lange (Carel du Toit Centre)
The Carel du Toit Centre is based at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, and focuses on early intervention for deaf and hearing-impaired children. Louise Eksteen, CDT Trust Director, and Sarah Lange, Head of Audiology at Carel du Toit Centre, chat to Irma G (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about the unveiling of CHAT and funding needs of the Centre as well as early intervention and the deaf/hearing impaired.
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