Algoa FM Charl Leslie

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.
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture · Religion & Spirituality
61 Episodes
32 – 52

Sunday Sitdown Women's Month series - Lindsay Ziehl MBE

The indefatigable women's rights activist, therapist, mediator, and recipient of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Lindsay has turned grief into an opportunity to make a real difference in the fight against domestic abuse. -
8 Aug 2022 15 min

Gqeberha's Dr Beth Damonse is Miss SA hopeful

Miss SA 2022 Top 30 contestant, Beth Damonse, was this week's Sunday Sitdown guest. Beth is a veterinary doctor and proud advocate of One Health, an NPO working to achieve optimal health and well-being by recognizing the interconnections between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. Listen to the chat…
6 Jun 2022 12 min

Roz Potgieter on The Sunday Sitdown

Born and raised in East London, Roz now finds herself living in Australia and a much sought-after author of children's books. She joined Charl for a catch-up on her trip back home to attend book launches across the country.
23 May 2022 13 min

Nasrene on The Sunday Sitdown

The talented singer/songwriter, now calling Sweden home, joined Charl for a special Mother's Day chat following her recently dropped new single titled “Little Things”, an ode to her mother and all the mothers around the world.
9 May 2022 5 min

Doreen Loubser on The Sunday Sitdown

With 15th years under her belt at Algoa FM, it’s fair to say that Doreen Loubser has done it all, from the graveyard shift to hosting her own show, and everything else in between. Now the Online News Editor for Algoa FM, Doreen proved to be a captivating guest on…
28 Mar 2022 17 min

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.
22 Mar 2022 15 min

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.
14 Mar 2022 10 min

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…
7 Mar 2022 12 min

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.
28 Feb 2022 7 min

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.
14 Feb 2022 15 min

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.
31 Jan 2022 39 min

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.
24 Jan 2022 11 min

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'.
17 Jan 2022 13 min

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.'
10 Jan 2022 19 min

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!
6 Dec 2021 8 min
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