Warrior Woman: Samantha Skyring (CEO of Oryx Desert Salt/SA’s Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year)
Oryx Desert Salt’s founding CEO, Samantha Skyring, scooped the Small Business Entrepreneur award at this year’s 36th annual Business Partners Limited Entrepreneur of the Year awards, celebrating leaders of businesses with annual revenues of up to R30 million. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to chat about her incredible entrepreneurial journey and shares words of wisdom for upcoming business women.
Travel Tuesday: Mossel Bay, Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
In celebration of the festive season, the team shares some of their must-see spots along The Garden Route including Mossel Bay, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
The KroesRocks Kolloquium: Simone Thomas (Owner & Founder of KroesRocks)
Simone Thomas, the owner and founder of KroesRocks, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the ultimate cozy corner for diving deep into the world of natural hair! She shares more how the event is all about soaking up the science of your fabulous locks and learning how to work wonders with the right products.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr. Fulufhelo Tshivhula (World Aids Day)
Dr. Fulufhelo Tshivhula, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Mediclinic Limpopo, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about new treatments, which offers new hope to South Africans this World AIDS Day. He shares more about how the rollout of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has changed the landscape of HIV treatment in the country, the key barriers preventing pregnant women from accessing HAART early and how these can be addressed.
Christmas Cheer: Are You An Early Bird Or A Last Minute.Com Shopper?
After Delucia Daniels revealed that she is all sorted with her Christmas shopping, Leigh-Anne Williams, the team and listeners discuss whether or not they are early birds or last minute.com shoppers.
Travel Tuesday: Exploring Churchhaven, Paternoster, Riebeek-Kasteel, Citrusdal & Elands Bay
With festive season in full swing, Leigh-Anne Williams and Delucia Daniels explore special places in and around the Western Cape including Churchhaven, Paternoster, Riebeek-Kasteel, Citrusdal and Elands Bay.
SABC Disability 360: Karen Moss (#StepItUp Challenge)
Karen Moss, the CEO & Founder of STEPS, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the #StepItUp Challenge. She shares more about how the organisation plans to raises funds and awareness for children with clubfoot during National Disability Awareness Month and how the campaign will help them achieve their goal.
16 Days Of Activism: A Story Of Courage & Resilience
Leigh-Anne Williams chats to an anonymous gender-based violence survivor, who shares her story of courage and resilience, during 16 Days of Activism.
Wellness Wednesday: Prof Renata Schoeman (Stigma: The Leading Cause Of Untreated Mental Health)
Professor Renata Schoeman, the Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about stigma, which is the leading cause of untreated mental health. She shares more about the role it plays in everyday life for people suffering from mental health disorders and what society can do to address it.
Two Cents Tuesday: What Did Not Age Well?
After re-watching the Twilight franchise, Leigh-Anne Williams realised that it did not age well. The team and listeners share some of the things that they think did not age in the best way including kids activities and movies.
16 Days Of Activism: Jacqueline Utamuriza-Nzisabira (UNiTE To End Violence Against Women)
With 1 in 3 women in South Africa experiencing abuse, Jacqueline Utamuriza-Nzisabira, the Regional HIV/AIDS Specialist for UN Women East and Southern Africa and the manager of the Young Women for Life (YWfL) movement, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about 16 Days Of Activism. She shares more about the theme, which is: “Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women.”
Wellness Wednesday: Avian Bell (Teenage Pregnancies In SA & The Importance Of Safe Sex Practices)
Avian Bell, the CEO of Quantumed, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about teenage pregnancies in SA and the importance of safe sex practices. He shares more about the stats around teen pregnancies in the country, contributing issues to the lack of access to sexual healthcare education & contraceptives and why it is so important to use contraceptives to prevent STIs.
Boosting Self-Esteem Within Young Girls & Boys: Likho Bottoman (Director, Social Cohesion & Equity, Department of Basic Education)
There has been an alarming rise in self-esteem and body confidence issues among young girls and boys, with research showing over 60% of girls lacking confidence at school due to appearance. Likho Bottoman, the Director of Social Cohesion and Equity at the Department of Basic Education, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about boosting self-esteem within young girls and boys.
Warrior Woman: Yasmin Johnson
Yasmin Johnson, the Chairlady of the Senior (Grannies) Women Football Club, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her extraordinary journey representing South Africa in an international soccer competition at 73 years old. She shares more about how her experience in Mauritius motivated her to start the Senior Women Football Club and the upcoming Grannies International Football Tournament (GIFT).
Wellness Wednesday: Mathabo Sekhonyana (Protecting Minors From Underage Gambling - National Responsible Gambling Awareness Month)
Mathabo Sekhonyana, CMO of Bettabets, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the importance of protecting minors from underage gambling, especially during National Responsible Gambling Awareness Month.
Two Cents Tuesday: What Is Something You Secretly Love About Your Partner?
In the latest episode of Two Cents Tuesday, the team and listeners share some of the things they secretly love about their partner.
SABC Disability 360: Zaitoon Rabaney (ChildSafe South Africa Launches First Junior Traffic Training Centre For Children With Special Needs In The Western Cape)
Zaitoon Rabaney, Executive Director of ChildSafe South Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the first Junior Traffic Training Centre (JTTC), which was launched for children with special needs in the Western Cape. She shares more about the organisation, why they chose to partner with Oasis Special School, the importance of teaching road safety education at a young age and how people can support their initiative.
Wellness Wednesday: Siyabonga Zuma (#WearBlueForDiabetes)
Siyabonga Zuma, an advocate for the #WearBlueDiabetes campaign and someone who is living with Type 1 diabetes, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the #WearBlueforDiabetes campaign and know the 5 during National Diabetes Month in South Africa and World Diabetes Day on the 14th of November 2024.
World Adoption Day: Kim Allen (Tiny Owls Baby Home)
World Adoption Day, marked on 9 November each year since 2014, was established by friends in Los Angeles to celebrate families, raise awareness of adoption, and support families through the adoption journey. For Kim and Wayne Allen, co-founders of Tiny Owls Baby Home, the adoption process struck a deeply personal chord. Kim sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams about why the started their organisation, how the adoption process works, some of the myths and misconceptions around adoption in South Africa as well as advice to South Africans who want to adopt.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Lucy Balona (Cancer Association of South Africa)
Lucy Balona, the Spokesperson for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about breast cancer. She shares more about their Dry & Detect Towel Initiative, self-examination and practical steps women can take to protect their health.