The Drive with Simon Bechus

For many years Africa was both his workplace, and his home : Dudley Venner joined Simon B to share the inspiration behind his novel, 'Musings of an Unemployed Safari Guide : Places, Wildlife and the Adventures in Between'. The Drive with Simon Bechus

The George Golf Club's Functions Coordinator popped in to talk the power of radio partnerships and to say congrats on being voted Best Local Radio Station in George - and on hitting 40! The Drive with Simon Bechus

Nina Appiah-Baiden joined Simon B to applaud the station's recent announcement as the Best Local Radio Station in George. The Drive with Simon Bechus

This full time working mum is a woman of many talents - one of them being a Tug of War athlete who will soon be participating in an international tournament being hosted in Hartenbos. The Drive with Simon Bechus

The Algoa FM Garden Route Charity Golf Day is happening next week Thursday in aid of George Child and Family Welfare. Simon caught up with our Silver Sponsor in the form of George branch manager, Willie Kruger. The Drive with Simon Bechus

The Chairman of the Disabled Road-Race Foundation is a man of many talents. Despite a serious spinal cord injury, he embraces life with a mental attitude that is truly motivating. The Drive with Simon Bechus

The Dotsure SWD Eagles are up against the Valke at Outeniqua Park Stadium in George tonioght. Simon cuaght up with Head Coach Heyneke Meyer and Captain Carel du Preez ahead of the clash. The Drive with Simon Bechus

George Child and Family Welfare representatives, Sue Du Toit and Henrica Veldman, tell us about their NPO - this year's Algoa FM George Charity Golf Day beneficiary. Get on board Garden Route golfers! The Drive with Simon Bechus

George's own elite athlete not only conquered his first Comrades this year, he took 7th place! The Drive with Simon Bechus

The back story to the triumph of MUT Miler Female Winner, Lodelia Kombrink, is one of courage and determination in the face of enormous odds. Lodeila is also a mother of three, a healthcare professional, and an advocate for vulnerable children. The Drive with Simon Bechus

It's that time of year again : Paul Hoffman, Project Manager of ACSA, joined Simon B, to chat about this vital initiative. The Drive with Simon Bechus

Chairman, Daryl Austin, talks us through the storm of 11 May which saw over 200 trees uprooted on the green. Despite this, the club is up and running and will be celebrating its 120th birthday as planned. The Drive with Simon Bechus

Dr Gwen Hobson 'enjoyed every second' of the brutul 267km ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert - all in a bid to raise awareness about the vital connection between physical activity and mental health. It was a fascinating chat. The Drive with Simon Bechus

The George local will be competing nationally when the Garden Route plays host to the 2026 Toughest Firefighter Alive competition. But ,Emile has plenty happening before that goes down - take a listen to this inspiring chat! The Drive with Simon Bechus

Simon B shines a light on Zane Kirchner and his delightful daughter Amaris as she takes the world of gymnastics by storm! The Drive with Simon Bechus

Simon B welcomes couple Shaun Nelson and Meghan Cilliers into the studio to talk relationships and hitting it hard at the gym to get to competition level! They are both personal trainers. The Drive with Simon Bechus

Executive Mayor Alderman Dirk Kotzé is a busy man. With a growth strategy in place, he is making thigns happen in the fastest growing town in South Africa. The Drive with Simon Bechus

This time swimming 36.5 km to raise awareness for the Shark Catch Exclusion Zone proposal, aimed at stopping commercial shark fishing in the Mossel Bay area. Take a bow Kane! The Drive with Simon Bechus

The Garden Route has become one of the world’s most important regions for palaeontology thanks to the groundbreaking work of Dr Charles Helm. The Drive with Simon Bechus

There's no doubt that after listening to Lizanne Vos and Minnin du Preez talk about this lifestyle centre, you will want to pay it a visit. PS dog lovers - it's pet friendly too! The Drive with Simon Bechus

With a strong background in business coordination, stakeholder engagement, administration, and community-driven initiatives, Judy Westraat, is ready to strengthen local business through her people-centred approach to leadership. The Drive with Simon Bechus

Graham Gillot, regarded as one of the best musos in the business, and well known music producer Daryl de Lange, were in the house. Rodriguez fans, this is a must listen! The Drive with Simon Bechus

The unstoppable 19 year old Kane Johnstone swam 22km across Mossel Bay to raise awareness for Earth Legacy Foundations Shark Catch Exclusion Zone proposal. Find out how you can support this vital initiative. The Drive with Simon Bechus

Event organiser, Alewijn Dippenaar, talks an exciting new change that has made the event more spectator friendly. There's still time to take part or to volunteer! The Drive with Simon Bechus

Lian Fourie, event organiser of this exciting new venture happening on 4 April at the ATKV Amphitheatre, paints a vivd picture of what sounds like a not to be missed festival! The Drive with Simon Bechus