Charl Leslie
The Sunday Sitdown offers a range of guests with topics that will have you turn up the volume so you don't miss a thing.
Ballyhoo's Fergie is ready to rock the Eastern Cape!
Charl caught up with the legendary Irish muso ahead of his band's tour to the Eastern Cape in December. In case you need reminding, this is the band that brought us the smash hit “Man On The Moon” – the song that took them to the top of the charts…
Part Four : The do’s and don’ts of good mental health
Charl and psychologist Rose Gowar wrap their chat by unpacking the non-negotiable ways to take care of one's mental health.
Part Three : Substance abuse and depression
From drug abuse to overeating - Charl and psychologist Rose Gowar discuss the role substance abuse can play in someone suffering from mental health issues.
Part Two : The mental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Charl and psychologist Rose Gowar discuss the part played by the pandemic in the current mental health crisis.
Algoa FM launches mental health care initiative
Algoa FM is committed to creating a Mental Health Awareness resource across its various platforms. To launch this initiative Charl caught up with esteemed Gqberha psychologist Rose Gowar to discuss several aspects of the mental health crisis in South Africa. October is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is part one…
The inspiring and uplifting cancer journey of Algoa FM PA Gill Forlee
When she is not busy as the PA to our MD Alfie Jay, Gill is intent on inspiring others who are facing the big C. No matter the stage of her cancer journey, Gill always showed up to work with a smile on her face - we call her our…
Dr Cathy Walton - the oncologist changing the face of cancer care
As the oncologist for our very own Gill Forlee, Executive PA to our MD, we have heard firsthand of the compassionate care, respect, and dignity with which all her patients are treated. With the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer just around the corner, it was the perfect time for…
Part two of Charl's chat to plastic surgeon Dr Ronel Gowar
In part two of Charl's chat, the focus turned to what it’s like to be a plastic surgeon specializing in the treatment of cancer patients. Gill Forlee, Algoa FM’s PA to the MD, was one of those patients - "Words cannot begin to describe the amazing care that Dr Gowar…
Dr Ronel Gowar – the plastic surgeon turning medical culture on its head
Ahead of the 25th Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, Charl sat down with a specialist doctor who has been on countless cancer journeys – including her own mother’s. In part one of this heart-to-heart chat, Gowar documents how her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis changed her life, and her approach…
Joseph Clark - vocalist extraordinaire - releases tribute song to Freddie Mercury
The former principal ballet dancer from Amarillo, Texas, is acclaimed the world over for his show,' The Music of Queen'. No stranger to audiences in Algoa Country, Clark chats to Charl about his musical journey and the release of his tribute to Freddie,' Today, Tomorrow, Forever'.
In conversation with Claire Johnston
Charl has another down-to-earth chat with one of South Africa's iconic female artists in celebration of Women's Month. Claire has been the lead singer of the unstoppable Mango Groove since the age of 19.
In conversation with PJ Powers
Charl catches up with the inimitable and down-to-earth PJ Powers in recognition of Women's Month. A most timely chat - Powers won a Life Time Achievement award at the annual Basadi Music Awards held in Johannesburg last night.
In conversation with Robin Auld and Wendy Oldfield
In our neck of the woods for some shows, Charl caught up with the two iconic SA musos who are a formidable talent as 'Auldfield.'
Charl catches up with Roland Gaspar to talk that"pain in the neck"
Charl put a call through to the Eastern Cape's favorite Drivetime Host to see how his recovery is going following a surgical procedure called an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Hope to hear you back on the airwaves soon Roland!
Charl catches up with music industry legend Jarrod Aston
Remember the group Cinema? if you said yes, then you will know the name Jarrod Aston - now a well-respected music, entertainment, digital media, and business entrepreneur.
Conor Maynard in conversation with Charl Leslie
In the winter of 2022, pop star Conor Maynard disappeared from social media, leaving his 13M plus followers scratching their heads. The silence from the famous YouTuber, after a headline tour hitting more than 20 cities across the US and Europe, was perplexing. Today, with the release of his new…
Smokie's Pete Lincoln on touring to SA
Charl catches up with lead singer, Pete Lincoln, ahead of their trip to Mzansi.
Algoa FM's Cornelius Poisat on the Sunday Sitdown
Algoa FM's multi-talented Breakfast Show producer was in the hot seat for the Sunday Sitdown - does he dish any "dirt" on Wayne, Lee, and Charlie? If you missed the chat, find out right here!
The vivacious Mandisa Magwaxaza LIVE on the Sunday Sitdown
The delightful and multi-talented Mandisa, the latest addition to Algoa FM's weekend lineup, was in the hot seat for this week's edition of the Sunday Sitdown.
Trailblazing entrepreneur Alasia Hayward LIVE on the Sunday Sitdown
The fascinating life story of Benoni-born Alasia Hayward - from starting up a chain of aerobic studios in Greece to owning and running the Newton Park SUPERSPAR and sharing her marital bed with 8 dogs and three cats!