The award-nominated Sandton Times Hour, a staple in Sandton’s vibrant community radio landscape, will not be returning to its Monday night home on Mix 93.8.
- This decision comes after abrupt changes in the station’s ownership.
- The popular show, which has been the voice of both local and global conversations, will continue its journey on leading podcast platforms, as well as the Listn App.
- The show had delayed its return in 2025 after the annual December break, following the changes.
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For almost three years, The Sandton Times Hour graced the FM airwaves on Mix 93.8, providing a rich mix of engaging content that spanned topics from luxury to local culture, food to travel, motoring to lifestyle, and more. Whether discussing the latest trends in business or offering an insightful interview with a local celebrity, The Sandton Times Hour has become a trusted source of information, entertainment, and inspiration for its dedicated following.
However, as the radio station navigates a challenging ownership dispute, the decision was made to discontinue the show on Mix 93.8. While this marks a break for the show’s FM broadcast for now, the content continues its ever growing presence across multiple podcast platforms.
While The Sandton Times Hour may no longer be airing on Mix 93.8, radio listeners can still catch the show every week on a variety of leading digital platforms. Whether you’re a fan of Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts, the show is readily available at your fingertips. For those seeking more options, it’s also accessible on Iono.fm, Jollof Radio, and Podcast Party. Additionally, you can enjoy the show through the LiSTN Mobile App, ensuring that no matter where you are or how you prefer to listen, The Sandton Times Hour remains just a click away.
I extend my deepest gratitude to the listeners who have supported The Sandton Times Hour on Mix 93.8 over the years. Your loyalty and enthusiasm have taken the show to new heights. I hope that they’ll continue to join The Sandton Times Hour online, where we’ll be able to deliver the same high-quality content they’ve come to expect, while also expanding reach and engagement.
// Host and Producer of The Sandton Times Hour, Alexander Leibner

In a world where digital content consumption is increasingly shifting away from traditional media, podcasts have become an indispensable part of the audio landscape. The flexibility and accessibility offered by platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others make them the perfect avenue for audiences to consume content on their own terms, at their own pace, and from anywhere in the world. Towards the end of 2024, The Sandton Times Hour has seen the show find an ever growing audience in Nigeria, the United States, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and Qatar. More than two thirds of the shows audience remains in South Africa.
For The Sandton Times Hour, this adjustment is an opportunity to continue reaching an engaged audience while broadening the scope of its reach. Podcast platforms offer listeners the chance to listen on-demand, at any time, and from any device.
The Listn App, in particular, offers an intuitive platform where users can access a diverse range of podcasts, including The Sandton Times Hour, all in one place. By being available on Listn, the show is not only reaching current listeners but also introducing itself to potential fans who may have previously been unaware of its existence. As the podcasting market continues to grow exponentially, the decision to embrace these platforms positions The Sandton Times Hour for long-term success in an ever-evolving media landscape.
The sense of spontaneous discovery that radio provides is something podcasts can’t quite replicate in the same way. The radio station brought with it the chance to reach a completely different demographic — one that could be casually listening in while driving or at home, without specifically looking for content.
// Host and Producer of The Sandton Times Hour, Alexander Leibner
But the online digital audio offering is not without its advantages. Unlike radio, where shows are limited to a set time-slot and audience, podcasts allow for flexibility. Listeners can consume episodes at their convenience, rewinding and pausing as needed. It’s a much more intimate form of engagement, where listeners are not just passive consumers, but active participants in choosing when, where, and how they engage with content.
The Sandton Times Hour will continue to provide the same level of insightful interviews, engaging discussions, and compelling content. Topics ranging from the latest in travel, motoring, and lifestyle to business trends and entertainment news will remain a staple of the show, with an added focus on delivering these subjects in a format that suits the modern, on-the-go listener.
It’s business as usual for the award-nominated show, now with exciting new interactive elements. And who knows? We might find ourselves back on the airwaves sooner than expected, bringing the lifestyle content to an even wider audience.
// Host and Producer of The Sandton Times Hour, Alexander Leibner
Whether you’re listening during your commute, at the gym, or while relaxing at home, The Sandton Times Hour is still just a click away – ready to bring the latest conversations and cultural insights directly to you.
Fans of the original Mix 938 team and sound can still stay connected by streaming the now digital station at Mix 938 or by tuning in via the ZENO app. The station continues to bring a diverse line-up of engaging shows, including Breakfast With Blewitt, Mix Talk With Siya Sangweni, The 360 Brunch With Hein Kaiser, The Hangout With Kerry Anne Allerston, and many more. These shows keep the spirit of the original Mix 938 alive, providing listeners with a rich blend of entertainment, insight, and music, all available to enjoy from the comfort of their digital devices.
The Sandton Times Hour returns to its weekly release in February 2025, on these major Podcast platforms and on The Sandton Times Homepage:
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