Algoa FM The Drive with Roland Gaspar

The Drive with Roland Gaspar

Science Tuesday, What-do-ya-know Wednesday and Weird Psychology are not the only reasons that make tuning in and listening to Roland is the best idea of the day. It is also Roland's offbeat comedy, and music guests that will make you turn up the volume so you don't miss any of the details.
Weekly English South Africa Entertainment News · Music
214 Episodes
12 – 32

An update from Garth Sampson on the ongoing drought

Stay informed about the current drought situation - the message is clear - NMB is still not saving enough water. Sampson is the Client Liaison Officer for the SA Weather Service. ( Mio Khondleka was standing in for Roland Gaspar)
29 May 2023 7 min

NMB Metro still not saving enough water

The Director of Water and Sanitation, Barry Martin, once again appeals to residents to make saving water a lifestyle. (Charl Leslie was standing in for Roland Gaspar)
19 May 2023 7 min

Reducing consumption is critical as drought worsens

Barry Martin, Director: Water & Sanitation at NMBM makes an impassioned plea to residents of Gqeberha - if we do not reduce consumption our taps WILL RUN DRY. (Charl Leslie was standing in for Roland Gaspar)
5 May 2023 6 min

The IDP - have your say about your city

MMC Kabelo Mogatosi urges residents of NMB to have their say in the Integrated Development Plan before it is too late. (Charl Leslie was standing in for Roland Gaspar)
4 May 2023 7 min

New heart procedure at Life St Georges Hospital

Life St Georges Hospital is now able to offer a life-saving heart procedure hitherto not available in the EC. Dr. Warren Muller tells us more. (Charl Leslie was standing in for Roland Gaspar)
4 May 2023 7 min

Kouga celebrates a successful Mayor's Cup

Elvina Felix (Kouga Municipality's special programmes co-ordinator and acting chief of staff), was in good spirits ahead of the prize-giving set to take place Friday, May 5. (Charl Leslie was standing in for Roland Gaspar)
4 May 2023 6 min

A must listen to update on the drought crisis

Barry Martin, Director for Water & Sanitation in NMB, appeals to all of us to play our part. Sewerage is not a waste disposal system, and we are still using way too much water.
28 Apr 2023 5 min

Gqeberha's Khaya Sodladla hailed a 'water hero'

Sodladla is the developer of a waterless car wash detergent - washing your car at his car wash business, or at any car wash using this product, will save the metro tons of water.
11 Apr 2023 6 min

Celebrating with Aiden Markram on The Drive

Roland re-lives Sunday's triumphant win with the team's captain - the Sunrisers Eastern Cape thrashed Pretoria Capitals Sunday 12 February to bring home the trophy in the inaugural SA20.
14 Feb 2023 5 min

Talking the SA20 Cricket League

Roland caught up with Sunrisers Eastern Cape Assistant Coach, Baakier Abrahams, and cricketers Brydon Carse and Marques Ackerman ahead of their away games. They all have so much love for the Orange Army!
1 Feb 2023 5 min

''We CAN run out of water " - Mayor Retief Odendaal

As the region's water crisis deepens, Nelson Mandela Bay's mayor talks prayer meetings for rain, the very real possibility of our taps running dry, and the thousands of residents who are still not playing their part.
27 Jan 2023 5 min

Algoa FM Country - can you help The Players Fund?

In July 2022, Devon BosmanAKA Bakkies suffered a catastrophic neck injury playing for his club in Humansdorp at the age of 18. The injury has resulted in Devon becoming a quadriplegic. The Players Fund is raising money to ensure his home is equipped for his new life journey in a…
17 Nov 2022 6 min

Jay Tobias on the Friday Music Club

Jay Tobias is a homegrown rapper, songwriter, and record producer whose passion for the industry started at the tender age of 14. Roland caught up with the talented youngster who has a new single out titled 'Complicated'.
17 Oct 2022 6 min

Matt Ranger on the Friday Music Club

A singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Ranger's latest single, Lonely Sunshine, was recorded in his kitchen! Originally from Port Alfred, he currently resides in Stellenbosch.
10 Oct 2022 7 min
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