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The Sandton Times Hour

The Sandton Timeswww.sandtontimes.co.za
From Sandton's leading digital boutique media outlet, The Sandton Times Hour brings the pages of The Sandton Times to life both on radio and online, featuring stories making headlines in Sandton, interviews with names and faces shaping Africa's richest square mile, a healthy dose of entertainment and updates on all you need to know about Sandton and beyond!

Episodes

Edition 202: Taking Pole Position

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 202 | Week 27], we stopover in Zürich and visit Switzerland's ultimate chocolate attraction: The Lindt Home of Chocolate, a state-of-the-art experience for chocolate lovers; we then explore Zürich, from football history at the FIFA Museum to the tranquillity of Lake Zürich and the Limmat River; Tat Wolfen, E...

Jun 30, 202538 minSeason 6Ep. 202

Edition 201: Doctor, Am I Happy?

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 201 | Week 26], renowned award-winning artist and producer, Dr Victor (from Dr Victor & the Rasta Rebels-fame) chats about his career highlights and latest single with Dboy; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentator for The Sandton Times takes a look at some of the latest movies which are A-List or A-Mess; c...

Jun 23, 202541 minSeason 6Ep. 201

Edition 200: Milestone Sandton Times Hour

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 200 | Week 25], Angela Russell, CEO of the Drinks Federation of South Africa, shares insights into the importance of the Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct; Thatiso Dube, founder and creative director of GALXBOY, chats about his journey, his vision, and what the new Sandton City store means for ...

Jun 16, 202543 minSeason 6Ep. 200

Edition 199: In A G-Class Of It's Own

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 199 | Week 24], Claudius Steinhoff, Executive Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa takes a look at the all new G-Class and what makes this model so iconic; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentator for The Sandton Times, chats about the recovery of cinema in South Africa with n...

Jun 09, 202539 minSeason 6Ep. 199

Edition 198: Taxiing For Takeoff

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 198 | Week 23], Executive Chef Michelle Biondi of AURUM Restaurant in Sandton shares some insights into her 2025 Winter Menu; John Holley, Director at Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment chats about the turn-around milestone reached at Fourways Mall; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentato...

Jun 02, 202541 minSeason 6Ep. 198

Edition 197: Putting In The Dark

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 197 | Week 22], Savannah Cozzi, Executive Director of the Education Outreach Foundation shares details of the monthly fitness fundraiser initiative with Gold’s Gym Sandton; Rosemary Anderson, National Chairperson of FEDHASA shares an update on the impact the Trump x Ramaphosa meeting has had on tourism; Tat ...

May 26, 202542 minSeason 6Ep. 197

Edition 196: Sandton, Ribs & Rolls

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 196 | Week 21], Ash Müller of AskAsh takes a look at Sandton property trends, infrastructure developments, and rental insights; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentator for The Sandton Times, takes a look at two new movies: 'The Salt Path' and 'Final Destination Bloodlines’; Owner and Co-Founder of The Grillhou...

May 19, 202541 minSeason 6Ep. 196

Edition 195: South Africa Classified

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 195 | Week 20], Forensic Scientist Dr David Klatzow chats about what happened to SAA flight 295 “Helderberg” in the 1987 air disaster; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentator for The Sandton Times, takes a look at LIVE entertainment in London; Publisher Melinda Ferguson chats about her latest book release 'Sol...

May 12, 202539 minSeason 6Ep. 195

Edition 194: World-Class Hospitality

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 194 | Week 19], Robert Jasper, General Manager of Sandton Sun & Towers shares what it takes to stay ahead in a competitive hospitality landscape; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentator for The Sandton Times, takes a look at 'Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action' and trash television culture; Darren Melt...

May 05, 202539 minSeason 6Ep. 194

Edition 193: Sailing The Norwegian Aqua

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 193 | Week 18], Klaus Lugmaier, Regional Vice President of Fleet Hotel Operations for Norwegian Cruise Line chats about his career and what it takes to run a major cruise ship; Christian Pratsch, Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations for Norwegian Cruise Line talks about Norwegian Aqua's dining opti...

Apr 28, 202552 minSeason 6Ep. 193

Edition 192: Keeping The Faith

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 192 | Week 17], one of South Africa's most compelling comedic voices, Robby Collins, chats about taking home two accolades at the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentator for The Sandton Times, takes a look at the rise of faith based cinema; writer and communica...

Apr 21, 202542 minSeason 6Ep. 192

Edition 191: Relentlessly Relevant

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 191 | Week 16], Richard Mulholland, Entrepreneur, Author & Speaker shares some insights from his new book 'Relentless Relevance' - a must-read guide to thriving in chaos; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentator for The Sandton Times, chats about two documentaries on motorbikes and surfing that stood the te...

Apr 14, 202542 minSeason 6Ep. 191

Edition 190: Shaken And Stirred

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 190 | Week 15], Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist of the Efficient Group weighs in on the South African Budget as well as the U.S. Trade Tariffs; South African politician Helen Zille shares the details around her upcoming 'Roast of Helen Zille' at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival in Sandton; Tat Wolfen, Entertain...

Apr 07, 202541 minSeason 6Ep. 190

Edition 189: Few & Far Between

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 189 | Week 14], Sarah Dusek, Co-Founder of Few & Far chats about her entrepreneurial journey and the creation of Few & Far Luvhondo; Tat Wolfen, Entertainment Commentator for The Sandton Times talks about the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' and National Geographic's David Blaine 'Do Not Attempt’; James Pe...

Mar 31, 202542 minSeason 6Ep. 189

Edition 188: Now That's Lekker

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 188 | Week 13], Victor Shange, Gautrain Management Agency Acting Chief Operating Officer shares all the details about the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network (GRRIN) Extensions; Nic Latouf, Co-founder of The Lekker Network chats about connecting South African entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owne...

Mar 24, 202540 minSeason 6Ep. 188

Edition 187: Olympus Rising

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 187 | Week 12], Aram Lello, Lead Architect for Olympus Sandton shares some details of this latest property development in Sandton by Growthpoint Properties and Tricolt Group; a preview of the maiden voyage of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Norwegian Aqua in Southampton, England; George Mienie, CEO of AutoTra...

Mar 17, 202541 minSeason 6Ep. 187

Edition 186: Shots Fired

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 186 | Week 11], Chad Thomas, Private Investigator with IRS Forensic Investigations discusses the shooting at Solo restaurant in Sandton this past week which left three people dead and four injured; Cameron Upchurch, Head of Chapel Music chats about the history of the Noel Iverson Memorial Organ at St John's ...

Mar 10, 202540 minSeason 6Ep. 186

Edition 185: Back for 2025!

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 185 | Week 10], Sipho Nhlapo, Acting Head of Mobility and Freight at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) addresses the current state of traffic lights in the city; Kathleen Hedges, General Manager of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Sandton chats about this latest hotel opening in the heart of Sandton; Executive So...

Mar 04, 202542 minSeason 6Ep. 185

Edition 184: ...And With That The 2024 Season Comes To An End

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 184 | Week 49], Gaynor Galbraith Neill, Chief Executive Officer of Cruise Vacations chats about boarding a luxury or expedition cruise for your next adventure; Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse talks about his career and his latest show in Sandton, “The Journey”; and finally, we wrap up the year that was for The Sandto...

Dec 09, 202443 minSeason 5Ep. 184

Edition 183: It's Giving Festive

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 183 | Week 48], dive into a quick guide to explore what makes greater Sandton the ultimate destination for holiday cheer; Bridget Mangwandi, winner of MasterChef South Africa Season 5, chats about her journey and what's next for her culinary career; seasoned chef and globe-trotter, Chantal Lascaris, dishes u...

Dec 02, 202437 minSeason 5Ep. 183

Edition 182: GNUs And Goodwill To All

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 182 | Week 47], Jonathan Shapiro, South African cartoonist known as Zapiro, chats about his 29th annual collection 'Have I Got GNUs For You’; entrepreneur and business coach, Larry Hodes, talks about getting your mindset right for business success; Dr Mosima Mabuda, Vitality’s Chief Clinical Officer provides...

Nov 18, 202453 minSeason 5Ep. 182

Special Edition: Bella Italia

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 181 | Week 46], head to Venice, a mesmerizing labyrinth of canals, historic architecture, and rich cultural heritage, and the setting for many stories and movies; a tour of Verona, a romantic city steeped in history, known for its stunning medieval architecture, charming piazzas, and as the legendary setting...

Nov 11, 202430 minSeason 5Ep. 181

Edition 180: Food Is Our Common Ground

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 180 | Week 45], Rugby World Cup winning captain John Smit chats about his new brandy venture, Avante; Marcelle Pienaar, Marketing Director of ESKORT chats about the brands expansion; Executive Chef at NH Sandton, Chef Donaldson Madubela, shares his plans for the new culinary direction of the hotel; new owner...

Nov 04, 202443 minSeason 5Ep. 180

Edition 179: Venice Voyage - Exploring The Norwegian Aqua

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 179 | Week 44], Kevin Bubolz, Vice President & Managing Director Continental Europe, Middle East & Africa for Norwegian Curise Line (NCL) takes a look at the two new Prima Plus Class ships and South Africa as a cruise destination; from illegal graffiti artist in New York to top touring street artists...

Oct 28, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 179

Edition 178: Building A Happy Sandpit

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 178 | Week 43], Colin J Browne, Founder of HAPPY SANDPIT and author of 'How to Build a Happy Sandpit' reflects on an immersive three-day field trip to see corporate culture in action; Zelda La Grange, former private secretary to Nelson Mandela, speaks about her new book 'What Nelson Mandela Taught Me’; Aless...

Oct 21, 202441 minSeason 5Ep. 178

Edition 177: Here Be Dragons

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 177 | Week 42], Antonio Iozzo, CEO of IUM and author of “Slaying the Dragon: A South African Billionaire's Battle to Conquer Opioid Addiction” recounts his battle to get himself off the painkiller OxyNorm, prescribed to him after a near-fatal motorcycle accident; Emil den Dulk, Director of Liquidity discusse...

Oct 14, 202452 minSeason 5Ep. 177

Special Edition: Climbing Kilimanjaro

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 176 | Week 39], Debbie Addison, Director of Wild Frontiers provides an update on the latest from Kilimanjaro and what it takes to climb Africa’s highest free-standing mountain; Natascha Jacobsz and Kudzai Kanyangarara reflect on their 2013 Kilimanjaro climb sharing preparation and life changing moments and m...

Sep 23, 202439 minSeason 5Ep. 176

Edition 175: Amazing Grace

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 175 | Week 38], Julia Finnis-Bedford, Founder of Amazing Spaces shares all the details of your house or property could end up in a movie, music video or TV commercial; Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, and Miss Universe 2017, Demi-Leigh Tebow chats about her new book 'A Crown That Lasts - You Are Not Your Label’...

Sep 16, 202439 minSeason 5Ep. 175

Edition 174: To The Victor Belong The Spoils

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 174 | Week 37], Paul Gerard, Managing Director of Flanagan & Gerard discusses the future plans and developments underway at Fourways Mall; Graham Beck Cellarmaster, Pierre De Klerk, chats about International Cap Classique Day and the best ways to enjoy South Africa's golden bubbles; Coach Rocco Meiring t...

Sep 09, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 174

Edition 173: Cook Something Up

The Sandton Times Hour, nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 173 | Week 36], Fred Roed, CEO and Founder of Heavy Chef chat about his new recipe book for business: ‘Side Hustles and Startups’ A Practical 10-Step Guide To Starting A Business in South Africa; Gracia Bampile, Founder of Haute Afrika talks about finding her calling early in life and growing her African fas...

Sep 02, 202442 minSeason 5Ep. 173
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