The Sandton Times Hour

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, brings you the best from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks show [‘Best Of…’ Edition] rewind to a 2021 conversation with Mike Said, restaurant strategist and marketing consultant, on customer services in the hospitality sector; relevant now, more than ever, seasoned broadcaster and author Bruce Whitfield chats about his book ‘The Upside...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, brings you the best from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks show [Edition 107 | Week 12] The Sandton Times looks at some headlines for the week; Grace Harding, CEO of Ocean Basket Holdings and one of the most prominent voices in hospitality, provides a sense of how the restaurant sector is coping during the tough trading conditions; Chan...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, brings you the best from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks show [Edition 106 | Week 11] The Sandton Times looks at some headlines for the week; Pastor Andre Olivier, Founder & Senior Pastor of Rivers Church marks the communities 30th Anniversary with stories from along the way; Author, Actor and Activist Pieter-Dirk Uys talks about...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, brings you the best from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks show [Edition 105 | Week 10] The Sandton Times looks at some headlines for the week; Mauritius continues to feature high on the list as South Africans seek a change of scenery to live, work or invest in - Brian Blatch, Executive Director of Park Lane Properties (Mauritius) share...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, welcomes a new decade: the 40’s! In this weeks show [Edition 104 | Week 9] The Sandton Times looks at some headlines for the week; Lorna Scott, Founder of the Inverroche Distillery and its world famous gin talks about her business journey and helping entrepreneurs build their communities; Herman Swart, General Manager of The Maslow Hote...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is wrapping it up for the 30’s! In this weeks show [Edition 103 | Week 8] The Sandton Times looks at some headlines for the week; Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist at the Efficient Group previews Budget Day 2023; Fritz Pienaar, Owner of Advendurance shares all the details of the Auto and General Cross Triathlon hosted by Steyn City; Reg Lasc...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is getting ready for Valentine’s Day! In this weeks show [Edition 102 | Week 7] The Sandton Times looks at some headlines for the week; Daniel Silke, Director of the Political Futures Consultancy discusses the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) and what's next; Artist Ferdi B Dick shares some background to his 'Lion's Breath Exhibi...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is back in studio! In this weeks show [Edition 101 | Week 6] The Sandton Times looks at some headlines for the week; Wildlife Expert, Karen Trendler chats about tigers and exotic pets in our neighbourhoods; Associate Music Director & Orchestra Conductor of ‘The Lion King’, DuPreez Strauss reveals what audiences can expect from his u...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, marks 100 weeks on a cruise! In this weeks show [Edition 100 | Week 5] The Sandton Times looks at life on a cruise ship; Adrian De Kock, Food and Beverage Director on the NCL Norwegian Jade provides a behind-the-scenes look at cruise hospitality; journalist Sara Macefield, talks about her experience cruising South African waters; Adele...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, welcomes a new season and a new year! In this weeks show [Edition 99 | Week 3] The Sandton Times looks at the usual weekly headlines; Author, Speaker & Coach Devon Brough helps get the year off to a positive start; MasterChef Australia contestant nicknamed the Ice-Cream King, Ben Ungermann talks about his new delicious venture; Jona...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is wrapping up the year with one last show! In this weeks episode [Edition 98 | Week 52] The Sandton Times looks at the usual weekly headlines; Larry Soffer, a leading African Mentalist does the seemingly impossible with his mental skills and impressive performance; Shannon Esra, actress and lead in M-Net’s critically acclaimed hit thri...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is ready for the festive season! In this weeks episode [Edition 97 | Week 51] The Sandton Times looks at the usual weekly headlines; Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank shares the personalised selection of books he gifts the members of his team as we head out for our year-end breaks; Jeff Grundlingh returns to take a semi-final look a...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is ready for the festive season! In this weeks episode [Edition 96 | Week 50] The Sandton Times looks at the usual weekly headlines; lead singer and guitarist Pete Lincoln of Smokie talks about their upcoming tour to South Africa; Chris Bishop, Journalist and Founding Editor of Billionaire Tomorrow with a Sandton Times Hour exclusive of...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is ready for the festive season! In this weeks episode [Edition 95 | Week 49] The Sandton Times looks at the usual weekly headlines; Ewoudt Cloute, Owner of Karaoke Kong talks about his new venture in Melville, dedicated to the inner performer in all of us; César Alvarado, Founder & Owner of Filigrana Authentic Peruvian Treats share...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is catching up on some travel notes! In this weeks episode [Edition 94 | Week 48] The Sandton Times looks at the usual weekly headlines; André Odendaal, honorary professor in History and Heritage Studies at the University of the Western Cape shares details of his latest book “Dear Comrade President: Oliver Tambo and the Foundations of S...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is ready for the Qatar World Cup 2022! In this weeks episode [Edition 93 | Week 47] The Sandton Times looks at the usual weekly headlines; Jeff Grundlingh, Sports Contributor for The Sandton Times takes us through the Qatar World Cup 2022 teams, predictions, and firsts; Abdullah Abunahia, Pro Football Freestyler, YouTuber & Fan Lead...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, takes to the sky! In this weeks episode [Edition 92 | Week 46] The Sandton Times looks at the usual weekly headlines; Jonathan Ayache, CEO and Co-Founder of LIFT Airline talks about the new Johannesburg – Durban route from 30’000+ feet; Ronen Aires, Co-Founder and CEO of Student Village joins the show ahead of the launch of his book thi...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, marks Halloween 2022! In this weeks episode [Edition 91 | Week 45] The Sandton Times skips this weeks headlines; Paranormal Investigator, Wynand van Zyl of Phoenix Paranormal shares some South African hauntings; André Leibbrandt, Creator of the Simonstown Ghost Walk talks about some of the coastal towns most mysterious spots; Forensic P...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is preparing for the December break! In this weeks episode [Edition 90 | Week 44] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer of FlySafair breaks down domestic flight data and airline ticket pricing; Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa shares details of MSC Sple...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, catches up on fire and water! In this weeks episode [Edition 89 | Week 43] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; Andre Snyman, Founder and CEO of eBlockwatch provides some background on the arrest of the Johannesburg North arsonist; Sebasti Badenhorst, Executive of Sales, Marketing and Distribution for JoJo shares...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, needs a laugh! In this weeks episode [Edition 88 | Week 42] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; Jason Goliath’s presents his new one-man comedy show DALA WHAT YOU MUST, IT IS WHAT IT IS at the Theatre on the Square; Mark Banks is back and ALIVE! in his new comedy show at the Studio Theatre at Montecasino; Schalk...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is dealing with another load-shedding week! In this weeks episode [Edition 87 | Week 41] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; Ally Martin, Global Brand Ambassador and Lesley Gracie, Master Distiller at Hendricks Gin chat about the world of gin; Chris Bishop, Journalist and Founding Editor of Billionaire Tomorrow...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is ready for another load-shedding week! In this weeks episode [Edition 86 | Week 40] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; Award-winning musician, J’Something, shares the details of his latest space ARTISTRY, under development at the new Black Brick phase in Sandton; Greg Bailie, Agency Partner at TikTok South Af...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, braces for another week of load-shedding! In this weeks episode [Edition 85 | Week 39] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; Andy Higgins, Managing Director of BoB Group shares details on the latest moves by bidorbuy.co.za; Guy Leitch, Publisher and Editor of SA Flyer Magazine talks about the liquidation of SA Exp...

THE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, marks a historic week! In this weeks episode [Edition 84 | Week 38] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; catches up with journalist Chris Bishop, Founding Editor of Billionaire Tomorrow about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the future of King Charles III; speaks to Mpho Sebelebele, Head of Communications fo...