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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.