Research shows that music listened to between ages 13 and 17 can leave a deep, lasting emotional impact. Adolescence is marked by intense emotions and rapid changes, making music a powerful outlet for expression and regulation. Maka Tanga, who stands in for Leigh-Anne Williams, chats to Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels about their favourite musical memories from their teens. 

Taylor Marais and Lorraine Candy, founders of Titan Tides Logistics, chat to Leigh-Anne Williams about their women-led freight forwarding company, which is making waves in the world of international trade — offering a high-integrity, full-service alternative for individuals and organisations navigating global markets. In an industry long dominated by men, Taylor and Lorraine are charting a new course where they’re breaking barriers, redefining standards, and proving that leadership and innovation know no gender. 

In the latest instalment of Let's Get Lettered, Leigh-Anne Williams puts two listeners up against one another where they are tested on the letter "A". 

ADHD is not just a childhood condition. And it doesn’t only affect boisterous schoolboys. This Women’s Month, the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is spotlighting a struggle that many women and girls have endured for decades: living with undiagnosed or misunderstood ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Dr Clementine Chawane, Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about the differences in how boys and girls present with ADHD and how ladies can get help. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 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?

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.