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Drive with John Perlman

Primedia Broadcasting

The days news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm weekdays.

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8:00

Randall’s One Song – Thac Ning, by 2Pillz

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2025/08/15

John chats to Randall Abrahams who is a walking encyclopaedia when it comes to music knowledge. In this feature Randall selects a song and unpacks something significant about the singer/band, the lyrics, the instruments, the arrangements, or simply tells us why we should enjoy the song. Today’s song is, Thac Ning, by 2Pillz. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of

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8:50

Litsmaiso adds ten new buses to Joburg’s rea vaya bus

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2025/08/15

Thabo chats to Nelson Rikkotso, Litsamaiso CEO about the company's plans to upskill young women to work in the industry and the adding of ten more new buses to Rea Vaya. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you

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4:27

Minister plans shakeup of municipalities

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2025/08/15

Thabo chats to Thabiso Ndebele, Managing Director of Ntiyiso Revenue Consulting, regarding the restructuring of certain municipalities by Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team

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10:28

Khamzat Chimaev aims to dethrone Dricus du Plessis at...

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2025/08/15

Thabo chats to Simon Stephens, EFC Commentator about the title defines fight for Dricus du Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev this weekend. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through the traffic. Thank

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4:31

Business as usual with Maponya Mall

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2025/08/15

Thabo chats Jabulile Mbatha, EWN reporter on Maponya Mall's return to normal business following local protests over the killing of an e-hailing driver. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through the

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4:46

The National Dialogue

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2025/08/15

Thabo Shole Mashao chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the latest regarding the National Dialogue. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through the traffic. Thank you for listening to a podcast from

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7:12

E-Hailing associations and taxi industry react to the...

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2025/08/14

Thabo Shole Mashao chats to Hendry Mathebula, Chairperson of E-hailing Partners Council and Theo Malele, Spokesperson National Taxi Alliance on the alleged murder of an e-hailing service driver at the Maponya Mall yesterday night. They also reflect on the talks that have been had to address the issues between the taxi industry and e-hailing services. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with

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6:02

Update on the protest at Maponya Mall

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2025/08/14

Thabo Shole Mashao chats to Jabulile Mbatha, EWN Reporter on the Maponya Mall protest that has been taking place today responding to the murder of an e-hailing driver and the torching of their cars. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their

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7:43

Your House Your Home- Can Homeowners associations be...

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2025/08/14

Thabo Shole Mashao chats to Maria Constas, Specialist Community Scheme Lawyer and Director at BBM Law on whether or not homeowners associations can be put under administration. They reflect on the need for reforms in the legislation when it comes to homeowners associations. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and

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8:24

National dialogue

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2025/08/14

Thabo Shole Mashao chats to General Bantu Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on the preparations of the national dialogue. The reflect on the sentiments shared by the public that the rushed nature of the national dialogue raises questions around the legitimacy and credibility of the dialogue. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with

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8:25

The economic impact of stokvels

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2025/08/14

Thabo Shole Mashao chats to Andrew Lukhele is founder and chairperson of the National Stokvel Association of South Africa of the evolution of stokvels over the years. They reflect on the growth that stokvels have gone to experience touching on how the banking systems also now have stokvel plans . 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews

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3:47

The environmental impact of illegal tyre dumping and...

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2025/08/14

Thabo Shole Mashao chats to Stacey Jansen, Executive Director of Operations for Redisa, about the environmental impact of illegal tyre dumping and burning. They also reflect on the waste management plans to curb further damage to the environment. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is

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3:18

The release of the terms of reference for the ad hoc...

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2025/08/14

Thabo Shole Mashao speaks to Babalo Ndenze, EWN reporter who gives an update on the terms of reference for the ad hoc committee investigating the allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily

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6:31

Why does the Cape Winelands produce so many...

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2025/08/13

John chats to Sean Erasmus, Paarl Boys High, Head Rugby coach about what it is in the Cape Winelands that produces Springboks rugby players. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through the traffic

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5:43

Eskom spending billions on diesel is part of the plan, a...

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2025/08/13

John chats to Mthunzi Luthuli, Engineer and Energy Expert about the latest update on the electricity grip, and addresses load reduction, why billions are being spent on diesel, and improvements. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their

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6:23

Minding your money - A retirement village offers...

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2025/08/13

John chats to Paul Roelofse, Certified Financial Planner, about the idea of moving into a retirement community and giving up one's home. It is a major life-altering event that requires serious thought. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join

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6:09

National Dialogue withdrawals

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2025/08/13

John chats Professor Kedibone Phago, The Director of North-West University's School for Government Studies, about the validity of the National Dialogue in light of several organizations and parties pulling out of it. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite

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5:05

Paulshof Residents growing concerns

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2025/08/13

John chats to Albert Gumbo, a longtime resident and former chairperson of the Paulshof Residents and Ratepayers Association. Residents claim that crime, lawlessness, and bylaw violations are getting out of hand, and a growing community-led petition urges the City of Johannesburg to act immediately. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews

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13:00

In Conversation with Wits

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2025/08/13

John chats to Professor Andrew Forbes, world-renowned physicist from Wits University whose work in light and lasers is helping shape the technologies of tomorrow. He’s been honoured with two of South Africa’s highest accolades – the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship and a National Science and Technology Forum Award. His pioneering research in quantum science is putting South Africa on the global innovation map – and making complex science both exciting and accessible. He’s

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4:03

Zambian perspective on the Edgar Lungu burial issue

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2025/08/13

John chats to Melony Chisanga, Kalemba Editor in Zambia where he gives insight on the issues around the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through the

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