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.
Monde Ngonyama on The Sunday Sitdown
CEO of the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex, Ngonyama has impressive plans for the grand old lady once known as the Port Elizabeth Opera House.
Nozuko Siyotula on The Sunday Sitdown
Charl crossed to Beijing to catch up with Nozuko who is currently serving as a diplomat in Beijing - the reason for the chat - her debut novel, Christopher, was the second runner-up of the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award 2020.
Anton van der Mere on The Sunday Sitdown
Anton is flying the South African flag high in the UK, he can now add to his impressive CV - composer and lyric writer for a new jubilee anthem celebrating the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. Charl caught up with him while he was on a visit to his…
Karen Smithies OBE on The Sunday Sitdown
The 'feisty' Titans Team Administrator is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to cricket. Smithies is a former England cricketer who played as a left-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler.
Craig Ross on The Sunday Sitdown
In celebration of World Radio Day, 13th February, Ross, the latest addition to the Algoa Fm line-up, found himself on the other side of the mic.
Clem Sunter on The Sunday Sitdown
Futurologist Clem Sunter needs no introduction - grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and catch up on Sunter's predictions for the year ahead! Clem also recently released the book, 'Thinking the Future: New Perspectives from the Shoulders of Giants', together with Mitch Ilbury.
Ralph Gottschalk on The Sunday Sitdown
The International Catering Food and Bakery Consultant joined Charl from Doha, Qatar, to chat about the industry and the year ahead in a world still dominated by the pandemic.
Anant Singh on the Sunday Sitdown
From humble beginnings to becoming South Africa's pre-eminent filmmaker - Anant joined Charl to chat about the release of his captivating memoir 'In Black and White'.
Des Lindberg on the Sunday Sitdown
A fascinating and compelling chat to one of South Africa's finest on the recent publication of the Des and Dawn Lindberg memoir, 'Every Day Is An Opening Night - Our Journey Together.'
Liam Burger on the Sunday Sitdown
Standing in for Charle Leslie, Roch-Lè, caught up with Liam Burger for a heart-to-heart chat about life, surviving tough times, and making some incredible new music!
Osiris pleads for SA’s young men to sign up for TRC Orange Couch Conversations
Charl crossed to the USA to catch up with global activist and TRC Founder, Khalil Osiris, ahead of his TRC Orange Couch Conversations Campaign - the goal - to engage 10,000 young men to take a pledge to end gender-based violence and get actively involved in the initiative. This is…
Diabetes - South Africa's silent killer
Sunday 14th November is World Diabetes Day, Megan Soanes, board member of Diabetes SA, joined Charl for this week's Sunday Sit Down.
Frere Hospital paediatric oncology and the lifeline that is CHOC
The Head of Paediatric Oncology at Frere Hospital, Dr. Karla Thomas, joined Charl to elaborate on the life-changing support provided to them by CHOC, this year's recipient of the Algoa FM Virtual Big Walk for Cancer.
The hand in hand work of CHOC and paediactric oncology
The Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer is fast approaching, and this year it's all in aid of children with cancer. Dr Johani Vemeulen, the head Paediatric Oncologist at the Provincial Hospital, joined Charl to talk about cancer in children and the essential work that CHOC, the Big Walk…
Jesse and Jaron Clegg on the release of dad Johnny's memoir
Friday 1st October saw the release of 'Scatterling of Africa' -a memoir by the inimitable Johnny Clegg. Sons, Jesse and Jaron, joined Charl for a special edition of the Sunday Sit Down.
Rhino Connect's Tersia Jooste - can we save our rhinos?
Rhino Connect is a Non-Profit Organisation founded by Tersia. Their key focus is connecting individuals across the world and being actively involved in the day-to-day care of orphans, injured rhino, and patrolling of fences. World Rhino Day is celebrated on the 22nd of September every year.
July 25th - the first ever World Drowning Prevention Day
Director of Sport for Lifesaving SA, Craig Van Rooyen, joined Charl to chat about the importance of this UN-sanctioned day in raising awareness of how to prevent accidental drownings.
Pieter Dirk Uys reflects on Mandela Day 2021
Always a unique perspective - Pieter Dirk Uys and Tannie Evita joined Charl to reflect on the past year and where our country finds itself on Mandela Day 2021.
Khalil Osiris - a force to be reckoned with on Mandela Day
Khalil Osiris is the founder of Reflecting Freedom Network. After spending 20 years in prison where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston University, he transformed his life. His self-help program, Psychology of Incarceration, has been used in over 70 prisons across America. In 2011 Osiris moved to…
Four top drawer guests on Sunday lunch with Charl
Talent scout Elsubie Verlinden, American songwriter/producer, Nate Butler, SA's multi-talented Gino Lee, and 14-year-old singing sensation, Gabrielle - all together in one studio!