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.
Episode 2 Eduvos : The power of WIL (work integrated learning)
Eduvos graduate Boitumelo Monare has lived the Eduvos ‘future ready’ experience. Boitumelo studied for a BA Arts and Media degree and has nothing but praise for their work integrated approach to learning.
A Sunday sit down with Nathaniel
His GQ shows may be over, but his voice lingers on! The inimitable showman joined Charl for an entertaining catch up, leaving us with plenty of his life's musings upon which to ponder.
Episode 1 Eduvos : Understanding 'Future Ready' education
Head of Research and Post Graduate studies, Dr Nyx McLean, explains how Eduvos uses technology, digital skills and a future-fit mindset to prepare graduates to enter an ever evolving work market.
Charl's favourite South African is ...BRENT LINDEQUE!
In a world of overwhelmingly bad news, Lindeque's outlook on life is a light in the darkness. Charl's choice for our Heritage Month Campaign affords us all the opportunity to get to know the phenomenon that is the" Good Things Guy", a little better.
Child Protection Week 2025 : The uncomfortable conversations we need to have
The hidden pandemic of child sexual abuse: Charl Leslie sits down with Natalie Naude, Empowerment Manager at the ReStory Foundation to discuss how we shift conversation to action.
Smokie heads to GQ as part of their 45th Anniversary World Tour
The English rock band from Bradford, Yorkshire can't stay away from SA and their legions of fans for long! Charl caught up with Pete Lincoln ahead of their GQ date, Saturday 21 September.
Rodriguez fans don't miss this show!
Touring with the Legend: "RODRIGUEZ TRIBUTE SHOW" - Graham Gillot spent many years touring with the iconic "Sugar Man" - Charl gets the low down!
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.'