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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 Interview - Lindsay Adams, Founder & CEO of #AgainstPeriodPoverty
Topic: Breaking the Cycle of Period Poverty: Restoring Dignity, Keeping Girls in School and Empowering the Next Generation Period poverty affects thousands of girls across South Africa, preventing many from attending school simply because they cannot afford menstrual hygiene products. Beyond the financial burden, it also impacts confidence, mental well- being, academic performance and future opportunities. Founded by Lindsay Adams, #AgainstPeriodPoverty is working to change that reality by providing sanitary products, menstrual health education, youth leadership programmes and innovative initiatives such as sanitary pad vending machines. Since its establishment, the organisation has supported more than 160 schools across the Western Cape, ensuring that girls can continue their education with dignity and confidence. More Info: Lindsay Adams is the Founder and CEO of #AgainstPeriodPoverty, a movement dedicated to restoring dignity and creating equal opportunities for girls through menstrual health advocacy and access to sanitary products. Her passion was sparked after witnessing two girls repeatedly miss school because they could not afford sanitary pads. What began as one act of compassion has grown into a nationally recognized organization that continues to transform the lives of thousands of young women. Today, #AgainstPeriodPoverty partners with schools, businesses, government departments and community organization's to provide menstrual hygiene products, menstrual health education, leadership development through the APP Ambassadors Programme and sustainable solutions that address period poverty. Vision To create a South Africa where every girl has access to menstrual hygiene products, clean running water, safe sanitation facilities and menstrual health education, allowing her to pursue her education, realize her full potential and live with dignity, confidence and hope. Mission To eliminate period poverty by providing menstrual hygiene products, promoting menstrual health education, advocating for access to clean water and safe sanitation, developing future leaders through the APP Ambassadors Programme and building sustainable partnerships that empower girls and strengthen communities.
Wellness Wednesday Interview -Farzana Botha, Senior Communications Manager at Sanlam Risk and Savings
Topic: The ''Empathy Tax'' – The Hidden Financial Cost of Caring As South Africa's population ages, more adults, especially women are finding themselves caring for aging parents while also managing careers, raising children, and running households. This often comes at a hidden personal cost known as the "Empathy Tax'' It refers to the emotional, financial, and career sacrifices people make while caring for loved ones. Research shows that women are more likely to: ● Reduce their working hours or leave employment to become caregivers. ● Miss out on promotions and career growth. ● Spend a significant portion of their own income on caring for family members. ● Experience higher levels of stress, burnout and financial strain. Experts also refer to this as the ''daughterhood penalty'' highlighting how daughters often become the primary caregivers for ageing parents. As South Africans continue to face the rising cost of living, these responsibilities can become even more challenging, making conversations around planning, support systems and shared caregiving more important than ever.
SABC Disability 360 Interview with Occupational Therapist Mapisto Thaisi
Talking Points: Invisible Disability A topic that affects millions of people but is often overlooked because these conditions aren't immediately apparent. When many people hear the word disability, they tend to think of a visible physical disability, such as someone using a wheelchair, a walking aid or a white cane. However, not all disabilities can be seen. Many people live with conditions that are physical, neurological, developmental or related to mental health, and although they may appear "fine" on the outside, they face significant challenges every day. We're focusrf on invisible disabilities—conditions that aren''t always obvious to others but can have a profound impact on a persons daily life. Joining us to unpack this important conversation is Occupational Therapist Mapitso.
Warrior Woman: Mandy Smerdon
Mandy Smerdon is the Director of Forklift Handling, a proudly South African material handling business that has earned recognition as one of the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026. With an extensive background in business development and sales, Mandy has built her career on creating meaningful customer relationships, delivering practical solutions and leading with integrity. She chats to Noni Radebe (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about her incredible career and how she has become a strong advocate for encouraging more women to pursue careers in technical and industrial fields.
Wellness Wednesday: Prof Renata Schoeman (AI Could Threaten Psychological Safety At Work)
As organisations rush to adopt artificial intelligence, much of the conversation has focused on productivity, efficiency and competitive advantage. Far less attention has been paid to what happens to people’s mental health when work becomes faster, more monitored, more uncertain and potentially never-ending. Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, chats to Noni Radebe (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about how AI may represent one of the most significant workplace mental health challenges organisations have faced, not because machines are replacing humans overnight, but because AI is changing the pace, expectations and psychological experience of work.
Warrior Woman: Nombasa Bungane
Nombasa Bungane is an award-winning agricultural entrepreneur, social innovator, and the Founder and Managing Director of NBC Agriprocessors Pty Ltd, the company behind Nutritana. Originally from Khayelitsha in Cape Town, she holds a Diploma in Agricultural Sciences from Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute and is a registered Candidate Natural Scientist. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her passion for women empowerment, food security, nutrition, and community development.
Wellness Wednesday: Jolandi Becker (Travel & Sleep: How Holidays Affect Your Baby’s Sleep)
There is a reason why they say traveling with small kids is like looking after your children… just in a different location. Parents of young children often get nervous about traveling with their little ones. Whether it’s just for a night or two, or with one, two, or even more kids, the worry is not unfounded. Looking after our children can be challenging even at home. Once you finally establish a routine, and especially once your baby starts sleeping well, it can feel quite stressful to imagine being in a different environment and wondering how they will handle the change. Jolandi Becker, Managing Director at Good Night and spokesperson for BabyWombWorld, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about some simple things parents can do while they’re away to make the transition back to normal life and regular sleep schedules much easier.
Rise Against Hungry: Dayne Myles
More than 700 volunteers came together at GrandWest Casino on 7 July to pack an incredible 129,600 nutritious meals in support of Rise Against Hunger Africa's annual Mandela Month campaign, demonstrating the remarkable impact that can be achieved when communities unite behind a common purpose. Dayne Myles, Head of Programmes at Rise Against Hunger, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how these events will provide another opportunity for teams to honour Mandela's legacy through meaningful service while contributing towards the ambitious goal of packing 3 million meals during July.
SABC Disability 360: Dr. Franz Birkholtz
In this inspiring and informative episode, Leigh-Anne Williams sits down with renowned orthopaedic limb reconstruction specialist Dr. Franz Birkholtz to explore the life-changing world of osseointegration – an innovative procedure that’s giving amputees a new lease on life. Dr. Birkholtz explains how this groundbreaking surgery differs from traditional prosthetics, who qualifies for the procedure, and why it’s transforming mobility, comfort and independence for many patients.
Warrior Woman: Estherline Meyer
Estherline Meyer is the founder of Leap of Faith Elderly Day Care, a unique community-based daycare centre for senior citizens in Grassy Park, Cape Town. A devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, Estherline spent 12 years working as an administrative assistant at the Department of Health before making the life-changing decision to leave her career in 2024 and pursue what she believed was God’s calling for her life. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her amazing organisation and how people can get involved.
Wellness Wednesday: Damian McHugh (Burnout In The Workplace)
South African employees are feeling the strain of rising living costs, financial uncertainty and increasing workplace demands, making burnout one of the defining workplace challenges of 2026 With higher transport costs, rising food prices and ongoing economic pressure, many employees are carrying significant stress long before they arrive at work. According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), nearly one in three South Africans will experience a mental health challenge during their lifetime, yet many never seek professional help. Damian McHugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Health, about the biggest factors driving burnout in the workplace right now and shares some practical steps can they take to protect their mental wellbeing.
SABC Disability 360: Sue van der Linde (Iris House Children’s Hospice)
Iris House provides free community-based respite care in 62 communities throughout the Western Cape. Their fully trained carers are dispatched to your home to care for your special need child for up to six hours, allowing our parents time to relax, shop, and enjoy some much-needed downtime. Sue van der Linde, Founder & Chairman of Iris House Children’s Hospice, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her incredible organisation and how people can get involved.
Warrior Woman: Benita Ardenbaum
Benita Ardenbaum is a top divorce and family lawyer in South Africa with over 30 years of experience in Family Law, Divorce Law, and personal law. Admitted to appear in the High Court of South Africa, she began her legal career as a prosecutor, honing her strategic litigation skills. She is widely recognised for her expertise in high-conflict and high net worth divorces, both domestic and international, as well as international family law, cross-border child relocation and abduction, and the enforcement of maintenance orders. She chats to Noni Radebe (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about her incredible career and shares some advice to young women about building confidence and a successful career in the 21st century.
Wellness Wednesday: Caréne Joubert (Eating For Two…Or Eating For You? Nutrition Insights On Foods To Eat During Pregnancy)
Pregnancy might just be the single most intricate, miraculous and often demanding task the female body can perform. If you really think about it, your body has been preparing for this task since you were a teenager going through puberty. Nutrition is important in all stages of life, from infancy to seniority, but especially during pregnancy. Your diet will not only affect your own body, but that of your baby.Caréne Joubert, Founder of Bump to babe and spokesperson for BabyWombWorld, chats to Noni Radebe (who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams) about the biggest myths we hear about pregnant women, which is “eating for two”: is it true?
SABC Disability 360: Zhanley Sauls (Atlantis School of Skills)
Atlantis School of Skills is a school for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) school situated in Atlantis, which caters for learners who have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream schools. Zhanley Sauls, Athletics Coordinator at the Atlantis School of Skills, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how many of their learners struggled to cope with the pace and demands of traditional mainstream classrooms, particularly in the areas of literacy, numeracy, communication, and life skills. However, their aim is to equip learners with the skills, confidence, and independence needed to become productive members of society.
City Of Cape Town: Alderman Xanthea Limberg (Protect Your Power)
The City’s unique Protect Your Power campaign focuses on a shared ownership of electrical equipment and infrastructure in our communities. The streetlights, mini substations, cables are the quiet neighbours – they are part of the neighbourhood and if we look after them, they will look after us. Alderman Xanthea Limberg, Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the Protect Your Power campaign.
Warrior Woman: Professor Liesl Zuhlke ( L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Award 2026)
Professor Liesl Zuhlke, a paediatric cardiologist and Vice President of the South African Medical Research Council, who received the prestigious L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2026, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her incredible career and being awarded for improving care for children with heart conditions, particularly rheumatic heart disease (RHD), which is a neglected illness with one of the highest cardiovascular mortality rates among children worldwide. Her research has made pioneering contributions to preventing and treating childhood-onset cardiac disease, while improving the detection, management and long-term treatment of cardiovascular disease in women.
Wellness Wednesday: Luvuyo Maloka (Why South Africa's Youth Are Avoiding Clinics & What It's Costing Us)
When it comes to healthcare, avoidance is rarely discussed, but it is far more common than many realise. Across South Africa, young people are delaying or avoiding clinic visits, particularly when it comes to sensitive health concerns. Whether it is sexual health, reproductive care, or early symptoms of a potential condition, the decision to “wait it out” is often influenced by more than just cost or convenience. It is about comfort. And more importantly, privacy. Luvuyo Maloka from Unu Health chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why so many young South Africans are avoiding clinics and healthcare facilities, even when they know something might be wrong.
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.
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