The Morning Show
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
1000 Women Trust: Tina Thiart (Women In Dialogue)
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 and how people can get involved.
Warrior Woman: Adelheid Frackiewicz (Drawing the Line, A Solo Exhibition, Presented By The 2021 Absa L’Atelier Ambassador
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.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Siki Gwanya-Mdletye (Silent Scars: Bullying Rampant In South African Schools)
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-Anne Williams about how rampant bullying has become in South African schools, and why it is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed.
Study Finds Some Women Sleep Better With A Dog By Their Side Than With A Man
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 maintained more consistent sleep schedules, likely due to the routine that comes with pet care.
The 100 Best Movies Of The 21st Century, According To The New York Times
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?
SABC Disability 360: Melanie Horn (Western Cape Forum for Intellectual Disability)
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.
Astronomer Hires Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin's Ex-Wife, As Their Spokesperson In Clever PR Move
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 answer "the most" common questions the company has recently been asked.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Alison Richardson (More Than 40% Of Dementia Cases Can Be Prevented)
The World Health Organization estimates that 57 million people currently live with dementia globally. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 78 million by 2030 and 153 million by 2050. Dr Alison Richardson, Member of the Neurological Association of South Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why dementia is such a growing concern here in South Africa and across Sub-Saharan Africa, some of the risk factors to watch out for and where people can get help.
Good Hope FM Paintball: Fans vs. Favourites
After Delucia Daniels came back from paintball, the team and listeners discuss whether or not they would partake in an Good Hope FM Paintball tournament: fans vs. favourites edition.
The S Files: Humans Are Born With Only Two Fears - Loud Noises & Heights
Humans may come into the world with a remarkably short list of hardwired fears—namely, loud noises and heights. Sandra Rosenberg unpacks this phenomenon and how the idea is supported by foundational research in behavioral psychology, including the famous 1960 “visual cliff” experiment by Eleanor J. Gibson and Richard D. Walk. In that study, infants were placed on a table with a glass surface extending over a drop-off pattern. Even without prior crawling experience, most babies instinctively avoided the apparent “cliff,” suggesting an inborn fear of falling or depth.
SABC Disability 360: Ruth Boshoff (Senecio)
Senecio is committed to improving the lives and circumstances of adults with disabilities in underprivileged, under-serviced areas through therapeutic intervention, lobbying and establishing strategic partnerships. Ruth Boshoff, Senior Occupational Therapist at Senecio, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the incredible work they do in the community and how people can get involved.
Let's Get Lettered: The GHFM Edition
To celebrate 60 years of Good Hope FM, we’re playing a fast, fun game that’s all about the letters that matter most: G and H! Leigh-Anne Williams gives listeners a quick clue, and their job is to give us a word that starts with the letter G or H that fits the description.
The S Files: The Science Behind "The Ick"
Nothing kills the vibe on a first (or third) date like discovering that the person across from you, who had seemed so full of potential, chews with his mouth open or wears sunglasses indoors or has his ex’s initials tattooed on his bicep. Cue “the ick.” The term, which is used liberally on social-media platforms like TikTok and among reality TV contestants, describes an abrupt feeling of disgust about someone you were previously attracted to, usually during the early stages of dating. Sandra Rosenberg unpacks the scientific reason we get "the ick" while listeners share what their icks are.
Lamb Curry, Meatloaf On Bread & Potjie Kos: What's The Most Dinner-ish Food You've Had For Breakfast?
After Delucia Daniels suffered from a 24 hour stomach bug, she is finally ready to go back to solid foods. But the real question that Leigh-Anne Williams wants to know is: what is the most dinner-ish food you've ever had for breakfast? From lamb curry to sushi, the team and listeners share some of their favourite leftovers to have for their first meal of the day.
Warrior Woman: Dr Chantel Elston
In another incredible win for women dominating the field of science, Dr Chantel Elston has joined the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR), where she will be coordinating its long-standing ORI Cooperative Fish Tagging Project (ORI-CFTP). She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her incredible career, which is primarily in research where completed her PhD and a postdoctoral fellowship at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity. She possesses a deep fascination with the overlooked and misunderstood species of rays and has dedicated much of her academic career to studying their ecology. The SAAMBR said that it continues to rely on the greater tagging community (without which the project simply wouldn’t exist) to contribute to its ongoing research and monitoring of fish along the South African coastline.
Wellness Wednesday: Kerry Rudman (Wine O’Clock Woes - Why So Many Midlife Women Are Turning To Alcohol To Cope)
It’s been dubbed “wine o’clock culture” — the 5pm glass that becomes a bottle, the secret sips behind the pantry door, the weekend binge that started out as a stress relief ritual. But more recently, international documentaries and local observations alike are revealing a worrying trend: women between the ages of 40 and 60 are drinking more alcohol than their male peers — and in some cases, more than ever before. Kerry Rudman, founder of Brain Harmonics, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about this uptick in alcohol use, which is less about partying and more about pressure.
Who Is The Riddle Master?
After Roger Goode tested his team with a riddle, Leigh-Anne Williams and the listeners went Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels to the test on their riddle skills.
SABC Disability 360: Penelope Putzel (Humberstone House)
Penelope Putzel, one of the Directors on the board and the House Operations Manager, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the incredible work Humberstone House does for the disabled community.
Warrior Woman: Charné Vosloo (Founder & Managing Director Of MSHEQ Health & Safety)
Born and raised in Welkom in the Free State, Charné Vosloo is a trailblazer in South Africa’s occupational health and safety industry. She is the Founder and Managing Director of MSHEQ Health & Safety Consultants, a firm dedicated to providing high-quality, compliant, and people-focused workplace safety solutions. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about her extraordinary career and how she plans to build safer workplaces and create space for women to lead, thrive and transform the health and safety landscape in South Africa and beyond.
Wellness Wednesday: Dr Paul Scholtz (The Importance Of Proactive Care For Men)
Dr Paul Scholtz, a radiologist that has recently been named the country’s first recipient of the prestigious EDGAR diploma, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why it is important for men to be a more proactive when it comes to their health.
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