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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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11:35

Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation: Revisiting the...

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2026/03/27

John chats to Athos Kyriakides, Series Producer of Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation, about the documentary and why this was important to make, and what can we expect? 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

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3:48

Tshwane Mayor sacks corruption-accused MMC Morodi

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2026/03/27

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter about why Kholofelo Morodi, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Corporate and Shared Services in Tshwane, was fired. 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

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9:20

National and provincial Reports out

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2026/03/26

John chats to Tsakane Maluleke, Auditor-General on the National and provincial reports being released. The AG identifies ongoing flaws and sluggish progress in government audits. 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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3:08

Your House, Your Home - Unseasonal weather brings...

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2026/03/26

John chats to Lumé van Schalkwyk, Air Treatment specialist at Solenco on unseasonal weather bringing about hidden health hazards in your home. 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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7:27

Another Police Commissioner in dangers of not...

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2026/03/26

John chats to Dr Simon Howell, Criminologist from the University of Cape Town Centre of Criminology about the process of appointing a Police Commissioner, and why do we seem to have a problem picking a candidate that will serve a full term without controversy? 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

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6:34

The Dis-Chem Foundation’s Blankets+ Campaign

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2026/03/26

John chats to Jacqueline Kahlberg, Dischem Foundation on the Dis-Chem Foundation’s Blankets+ Campaign, now in its 10th year, the campaign delivers winter essentials like blankets, beanies, and gloves to vulnerable communities and animal shelters across the country. 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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3:38

Joshlin Smith update

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2026/03/26

John chats to Carlo Petersen, EWN Reporter on police detectives currently in Saldanha Bay looking into fresh allegations made by a community member regarding Joshlin Smith's purported whereabouts. 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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3:08

Interest rate

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2026/03/26

John chats to Stephen Grootes, Money Show Presenter on the interest rate, The South African Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged. 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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7:09

Matlala web deepens

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2026/03/25

John chats to Jeff Wicks, News 24 Investigative Journalist about investigating a high-level police arrest campaign about Cat Matlala's R360 million police contract. 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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6:32

Meta will pay civil fines of $375 million

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2026/03/25

John chats to Rorke Wilson, Digital Law Expert and Public Speaker after being found guilty in a child exploitation case, Meta was sentenced to pay $375 million. New Mexico celebrates its "historic" victory after a jury determined that the company had misled customers about safety and had permitted harm against users. 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

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6:39

SANDF deployed in the Western Cape

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2026/03/25

John chats to Abie Isaacs, The Chair of the Cape Flats Safety Forum, on the SANDF's planned deployment to the Cape Flats as part of the SONA-announced anti-gang initiatives. 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

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3:46

The possible impact of the fuel crisis on food security

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2026/03/25

John chats to Johann Kotze, CEO of Agri SA on how the fuel crisis would affect food security and what would happen if they couldn't supply mealies to Polokwane. 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

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6:07

Can we afford to slash the fuel levy by 50% to shield...

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2026/03/25

John chats to Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst about the call from the DA to cut the fuel levy by 50%. Is this a viable option? 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

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3:48

Tshwane Medicare contract

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/03/25

John chats to Dimakatso Leshoro, EWN Reporter, on the State's decision to grant bail for twelve police officers connected to the R360 million SAPS health tender fraud. 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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8:06

Madlanga Commission continues

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2026/03/24

Thabo chats Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the day's sitting of the Madlanga Commission. A Tshwane metro police department senior official has explained to the commission how a service provider abused a security tender, costing the municipality millions of rands. 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

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11:06

Commercial crime become SA’s most dangerous...

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2026/03/24

Thabo chats to Rebecca Davis, Daily Maverick Journalist on how commercial crime has surreptitiously emerged as the nation's most hazardous development sector. 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

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6:03

A man with a sick note loses a labour court case

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2026/03/24

Thabo chats to Audrey Johnson, Employment Lawyer on a review application filed by an employee contesting his termination for neglecting to notify his management of his absence was denied by the Cape Town Labour Court. 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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7:02

Portfolio committee briefing by Basic Education...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/03/24

Thabo chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter, about the Basic Education Minister's briefing to the Portfolio committee regarding allegations of irregularities in the appointment process for the Chief Director: Media Liaison and National and Provincial Communication position within the Department of Basic Education. 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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9:27

Opinion piece: New oppressor walks together with the...

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2026/03/23

Thabo chats to Phapano Phasha, Chairperson of the Centre for alternative political and economic thought and Gerry Nevari, ANC member on Phasha's opinion piece of the ruling party marching. 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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7:45

Brink writes to Madlanga Commission

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/03/23

Thabo chats to Cilliers Brink, Mayoral Candidate in Tshwane for the DA on his letter to the Madlanga Commission, the problems with Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi, and the information we were able to obtain that guides our letter to the Commission. 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

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