Suraya Williams, Director of Design26 Pty Ltd and Founder of Design26 Foundation, is a passionate social entrepreneur and community leader from Mitchell's Plain. Through her foundation, she empowers young women by providing free sewing skills training and promoting sustainable upcycling in the textile industry. She is also the winner of the Business & Entrepreneurship Award at the 2025 Warrior Woman Awards, and chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the positive impact that it had in her life. 

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight an issue that remains one of SA’s leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women, despite being preventable and treatable when detected early. Vuyo Mjekula, Director of External Affairs, sub-Saharan Africa at MSD South Africa, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about how this is not merely a health agenda; it is a moral and socioeconomic imperative that requires decisive policy action, sustained funding, and coordinated action across sectors.

The fifth Cape Flats Book Festival will take place on 31 January - 1 February 2026 at West End Primary School in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain – the festival will feature 90+ speakers with 50+ sessions (for children, young adults and adults) including poetry and writing workshops, a puppet show, giveaways, books, food and exhibitors. The free festival is open to the public and is hosted by literacy NGO Read to Rise. Roscoe Williams, Read to Rise programme director and co-founder of the Cape Flats Book Festival, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the event and how people can get involved.

Recent surveys, including data referenced from The Knot, indicate that approximately 90% of men are comfortable with a small wedding or even skipping a large wedding party altogether. Many of these respondents highlight financial practicality as a key factor, preferring to avoid the high costs associated with elaborate ceremonies, venues, and guest lists in favour of simpler, more straightforward celebrations.

Vampire horror film "Sinners" has broken the record for the most Oscar nominations received by a single film, after being nominated for 16 of Hollywood's most coveted honours. The film beat the previous record of 14 nominations, and emerged ahead of its nearest rival this year, Leonardo DiCaprio's thriller One Battle After Another, which is up for 13 awards.

Down Syndrome Association Western Cape (DSAWC) is a non profit organisation, which provides support to people with down syndrome and their families. Tineke Ganz-Malan, Manager at the DSAWC, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what the incredible work the organisation does and how people can get in touch with them. 

National Pie Day is a celebration of pies that occurs annually in the United States on January 23. It started in the mid-1970s. In South Africa, however, garage pies have became a staple in every household. The real question is: what is the ultimate pie flavour? From steak and kidney to chicken and mushroom and everything in between, the team and listeners share what their go-to pie is. 

Following the sultry allure of "Obsession", Jerusha's brand-new song "Love Is Blind" dives deeper into love’s complexity, exploring the blindness that often follows passion. Produced by long-time collaborator Vally of Brotherhood Production, "Love Is Blind" blends her signature R&B and pop roots with a fresh, global edge that’s bound to get listeners moving. She chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what the track means to her, especially as she's been living in Singapore for the past few years.

Dr Zorina Dharsey, Director at Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP) and Winner of the Excellence In Leadership Award at the 2025 Warrior Woman Awards, sits down with Leigh-Anne Williams to share more about how she has been committed to promoting practical, engaging teaching and learning. Guided by her belief that every child can enjoy and excel in Mathematics and Science, she continues to lead PSP with dedication to innovation, teacher empowerment, and unlocking every child’s potential.

Every January millions of South Africans set fitness goals, business targets, and personal-growth ambitions. It’s a way of asserting control following a year when they may have felt swept up by stress, falling short of wins, or not being able to control the world around them. Consistently, research has shown that anywhere from 80% to over 90% of people abandon their resolutions within the first couple of months. Neuroscience and mental fitness coach, hypnotherapist, and endurance athlete, Liezel van der Westhuizen, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why this happens and what people can do instead to ensure that they achieve their goals by the end of the year.