The Morning Show

TV and film 2021

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: Shaakira Bodhania (Why So Cerious? - Cape Town’s First All-Day Cereal Cafe)

The inspiration for Why So Cerious? came from the family’s travels across Europe and the Middle East, where dedicated cereal cafés have long been a novelty. Recognizing a gap in the South African market, the Bodhanias decided to bring the experience home. Shaakira Bodhania, the Founder of Why So Cerious?, Cape Town’s first all-day cereal cafe chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her new business with her family and shares some advice to those who would like to follow in her footsteps. 

08:47

Wellness Wednesday: Karen Bester (Inflammaging & How To Fight It)

Karen Bester, Medical Training Manager at Lamelle Research Laboratories, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about inflammaging and how is it wreaking havoc on our skin.

07:51

Second-Born Kids Cause The Most Trouble, Study Finds

A study from MIT found that second-born children—especially boys—are more likely to show behavioural issues than their older siblings. Leigh-Anne Williams and the team discuss this study and discover that one of them embodies this result. 

04:52

The S Files: Unpacking South Africa's VAT Increase

In the first episode of The S Files, Sandra Rosenberg unpacks South Africa's VAT increase, which officially kicks in on the 1st of May 2025.

06:44

Warrior Woman: Courtnaé Paul (3-Time Red Bull BC One SA Champion Continues To Put Breaking On The Map In Africa)

She moves with purpose, battles with heart, and breaks boundaries every time she hits the floor. Meet Courtnaé Paul — 3-time Red Bull BC One SA Champion and this week’s Warrior Woman with Leigh-Anne Williams. From local cyphers to national stages, she’s redefining what it means to be a queen in street dance culture.

11:17

Scientists Have Brought Dire Wolves Back From Extinction After 10,000 Years

Colossal Biosciences has announced the birth of two genetically engineered wolf pups—Romulus and Remus —that exhibit physical traits reminiscent of the extinct dire wolf. Leigh-Anne Williams and the team talk about the significance of this experiment and which animals that they would like bring back from extinction. 

03:34

Wellness Wednesday: Dr Judey Pretorius (The Rise Of Ozempic Face: The Rapid Weight Loss Side Effect Everyone Is Talking About)

Dr Judey Pretorius, Founder of Biomedical Emporium, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the rise of Ozempic face: the rapid weight loss side effect everyone is talking about. She shares more about what the drug is, what Ozempic face is and what you can do to change what happens to your skin when you experience rapid weight loss.   

12:55

The Character Company: Jaco van Schalkwyk (How A Non-Profit Organisation Raises Boys To Be Good Men Through Long Term MENtorship)

Since The Character Company was founded in 2013, they've been chasing one ambitious goal: ending the negative effects caused by fatherlessness. Jaco van Schalkwyk, Founder and Director of The Character Company (TCC), chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how the State of South Africa’s Fathers 2024 (SOSAF 2024) reports that 35.6% of South African children live with their biological fathers. He shares more about how it’s a particular challenge for boys who are reliant on male role models to help them navigate masculinity and develop their self-esteem and self-worth.

12:03

SABC Disability 360: Cesti Esterhuyse (Autism Awareness Day)

Cesti Esterhuyse, the coordinator for Bel Porto's Autism Awareness Day, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about their incredible event on the 17th April 2025 to raise funds for educational equipment and learning material in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) phase. She shares more about what people can expect from the event and how people can get involved. 

07:19

Rising Star, Carletheia, Debuts Her Stunning Her New Single "Up In The Sky"

Carletheia is a rising new artist, and one to be on lookout for. She sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams as she shares more about releasing her self-penned song “Up To The Sky,” which is an uplifting and motivational track. The message of never giving up on your dreams and continuing to strive for greatness is both timeless and empowering. 

08:32

Warrior Woman: Marlene Le Roux (How The CEO Of The Artscape Theatre Centre Continues To Defy The Odds While Making The Arts More Accessible To Those With Disabilities)

Marlene Le Roux, a South African disability and women's rights activist, co-founder of the Women's Achievement Network for Disability and CEO of the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her incredible journey. She shares more about being denied the polio vaccine as a baby to now leading one of Cape Town’s most iconic arts institutions. 

10:33

Wellness Wednesday: Dr Judey Pretorius (Winter Is Coming – Here’s How To Care For Your Baby’s Delicate Skin)

Dr Judey Pretorius, Founder of Biomedical Emporium, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how to care for your baby’s delicate skin this coming winter.  

08:25

5 Second Rule: The Good Hope FM Edition

Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels go head-to-head and play the very first edition of "5 Second Rule", which is all about the Good Hope FM team. 

04:49

World Meteorological Day: Khanyisa Makubalo (Forecaster: South African Weather Service)

Khanyisa Makubalo, Forecaster at the South African Weather Service, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the tools that constitute her observational network and what each of those is used for, how members of the public interpret the percentages linked to precipitation in a particular area when looking at the rain forecast map and how they work with Disaster Management Authorities to ensure safety of life and property. 

11:48

World Meteorological Day: Oupa Segalwe (Senior Manager: Communication & Stakeholder Relations South African Weather Service)

Oupa Segalwe, Senior Manager: Communication and Stakeholder Relations at the South African Weather Service, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why this community engagement programme is important, how to disseminate weather information as well as how to raise weather awareness among communities.

09:03

World Meteorological Day: Samuel Freeman (Western Cape Disaster Risk Reduction)

Samuel Freeman, a representative from the Western Cape Disaster Risk Reduction, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what the team does in the wake of a severe weather events, how they work with the South African Weather Service to save lives and property and how people contact the Western Cape Disaster Risk Reduction for help when in distress. 

08:32

Warrior Woman: Gail Strauss (How One Woman Is Reshaping The Way People Explore & Connect With South Africa)

As the Chief Experiences Officer at CURIOCITY, Gail Strauss leads the creation of immersive, design-forward stays that go beyond accommodation, offering a true sense of place. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how she is reshaping the way people explore South Africa and shares advice for those wanting to carve out a successful career in tourism and hospitality, especially in a rapidly changing industry. 

06:33

Wellness Wednesday: Karen Bester (What To Do When Body Acne Strikes)

Karen Bester, Medical Training Manager at Lamelle Laboratories, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what to do when body acne strikes. She explains why it's becoming more prevalent among adults, what ingredients or products are better suited for treating body acne and when someone should consider seeing a dermatologist.

08:08

SABC Disability 360: Johann Opperman (Friends Day Centre)

Johann Opperman, Centre Manager at Friends Day Centre, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about their incredible organisation, which caters to children with severe and profound disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida and epilepsy. He shares more about what they do and how people can get involved. 

08:31

Human Rights Day: Mpelo Malebye (Commission For Gender Equality Provincial Manager Western Cape)

Mpelo Malebye, the Commission for Gender Equality Provincial Manager in the Western Cape, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the organisation, its vision, mission and its main pillars, what are some of the programmes and events that the commission has on the cards and how people can get involved. 

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