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.
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231 Episodes
120 – 140

Nedbank - doing big things for small bussinesses

Nedbank's Regional Manager for Business and Professional Banking, Jordaan Roelofse, joined The Drive to talk through their incredible competition giving 20 small businesses the opportunity to win R50 000 each as part of their 'Big Things Campaign.'
10 Nov 2021 6 min

Alt hip-hop artist Kearne Dragon is going places

Ebullient 25-year-old alt-hip hop artist and songwriter, Kearne Dragon, joined The Drive to talk playing the violin at the age of four, his process of making music, and his latest single Scars.
8 Nov 2021 7 min

U=U - the new campaign launched ahead of World Aids Day

Health Promotion Manager for the EC Department of Health, Fikile Sohuma, joined The Drive to talk about COIVID-19's impact on those with HIV or Aids, and the campaign U=U - Undetectable equals Untransmittable. The overall goal of the campaign is to reduce new HIV infections by 63% using treatment as…
4 Nov 2021 7 min

SAMA nominated Langa Mavuso live in Algoa Country

You can hear the excitement in Langa Mavuso's voice ahead of his performances in East London and Gqeberha. The singer, songwriter, and performer from Johannesburg will be on stage for the first time since the pandemic hit, and the opening act is none other than Algoa FM's Mio Khondleka. It's…
3 Nov 2021 6 min

Despatch's Karla Gouws' fanbase continues to grow

She's beautiful, she's talented, and she hails from our neck of the woods - singer and guitarist Karla Gouws joined The Drive to talk about making music and her hugely popular rendition of 'Chances Are'.
1 Nov 2021 8 min

Life-changing prizes in Cell C's summer campaign

30 million rands worth of prizes are up for grabs, including 20 bakkies, as part of Cell C's summer campaign! Executive Head of Marketing, Hazel Mbofana-Chimhandamba, joined the Drive to elaborate on these life-changing gifts as they celebrate 20 years of 'changing your world.'
29 Oct 2021 7 min

Struggling with mental health issues?

October is Mental Health Awareness Month - Acting Therapy Manager for Mondia Sunnyside, Emma Loades, joined the Drive to talk about various mental health issues. The central message - you do not have to struggle alone.
26 Oct 2021 6 min

The Friday Music Club goes international

Crossing to the mountains of Zurich, the FMC caught up with British muso Pvssycat, a musician having huge success with his fusion of underground techno, disco and pop.
25 Oct 2021 8 min

Rock and reggae legend Ryan Kidwell on the FMC

The Cape Town-born singer/songwriter is passionate about two things in life - music, and surfing - Kidwell says surfing is one of the biggest influences on how he makes music.
18 Oct 2021 3 min

Women outnumber men in metro's vaccination drive

Health Promotion Manager for the Nelson Mandela Bay Health District, Fikile Sohuma, had some interesting facts at her fingertips regarding the vaccination drive in the city. Sohuma also addressed some of the vaccine myths doing the rounds.
14 Oct 2021 6 min

Ex-Gqeberha muso Danc on the FMC

He's a producer, DJ, and rapper who now finds himself in the city of gold as he reaches for the stars with his music.
11 Oct 2021 8 min
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