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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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4:45

Ad Hoc Committee sitting continues

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/28

John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter about today's Ad Hoc Committee sitting. Cassel Mathale, Deputy Minister of Police, told the committee that Minister Senzo Mchunu's order to dissolve the Political Killings Task Team took him completely by surprise. 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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7:43

Volvo Green Tip of the Week – The safe removal of...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/28

John chats to Brendan Murray, Manager at Owl Rescue Centre, about an incident that took place at a Coca-Cola factory, where an owl died in a bottling plant. He also talks about what should be done to protect owls if found in these premises. 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

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8:45

In Conversation with Standard Bank

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/28

John chats to Sithembile Dlamini, Head Africa China Banking about African SMEs, accessing China regarding scale and sustainability. Bilateral trade between China and Africa reached an estimated $295.6 billion in 2024. Crucially, China recently announced zero-tariff access for all African countries offering a runway for African businesses to diversify markets, mitigate risk and build strong buyer relationships. Dlamini tells us more about the importance of the China Africa relationship. 702 Drive

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5:50

Madlanga Commission: Inquiry New witnesses Testifies

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/28

John speaks chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter, about Captain Solomon Modisane, a top forensic analyst with the South African Police Service, who testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. According to Modisane, he thoroughly compared the cartridge cases and bullets found at the DJ Sumbody murder scene with evidence from other instances. 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

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6:21

As the foot-and-mouth disease situation worsens, farmers...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/27

John chats to Ann-Suhet Marx, Director and Head of litigation at VDM Incorporated on red meat producers in the country going to court as their annoyance grows over what they call a raging foot and mouth disease outbreak that has hampered cattle productivity and jeopardized export markets. 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

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6:43

Just how fragile is the internet?

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/27

John chats to Duncan McLeod, Editor for Techcentral about the fragility of the internet, and if it could ever collapse? 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

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8:09

B20’s role in Africa and how it can boost our economy

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/27

John chats to Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, about the B20’s roles in African and how it can boost the economy. 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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9:33

Madlanga Commission: Ballistic Expert

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/27

John chats to Dr Guy Lamb, Crime and Policing expert from the Stellenbosch University on the ballistics expert addressing the Madlanga Commission about the murder report of Armand Swart. 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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7:33

Country's first test case of land expropriation without ...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/27

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana on the City of Ekurhuleni defending its decision to confiscate 34 hectares of privately owned land without paying any compensation in a historic court case that will be mediated this week. This is South Africa's first effort at expropriation without compensation. 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

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8:06

Mamelodi Murder

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/27

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on the latest developments regarding the brutal murders of Tshiamo Moramaga and Baleseng Moramaga. She tells us what the police thus far. 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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15:59

Song, A Book and A Dish Herman Mashaba, Action SA...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/24

Thabo chats to Herman Mashaba, Action SA President and Business man on this instalment of Song, A Book and A Dish. He founded the cosmetics company, Black Like Me. He takes us through the intricate puzzle he calls life. 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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6:39

Friday: Madlanga Commission

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/24

Thabo chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on the highlights from the Madlanga 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 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 702 Drive

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7:20

Randall’s One Song – The Buggles. Video Killed the...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/24

Thabo 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, The Buggles. Video Killed the Radio Star. 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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3:18

Has SA done enough to get off the Financial Action...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/24

Thabo chats to Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst about the possibility of South African being removed from The Financial Action Task Force Greylist. Have we done enough? 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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4:00

Ad Hoc Committee resumes

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/24

Thabo chats Babalo Ndenze, EWN Reporter about the Ad Hoc Committee's proceedings today. Mkhwanazi is asked by the committee to come back and clarify his repudiation of the claims that Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala paid Cele. 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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5:09

The Community Schemes Ombud Service Indaba

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/24

Thabo chats to Lesiba Seshoka, The Acting Chief Ombud on unpacking the new rules in estates which will be covered at The CSOS Indaba that is currently being held. This year's theme is "Sustainable Governance: Shared Responsibility as the Foundation of Community Schemes". 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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3:41

Protesters at Union Buildings against proposals to...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/24

Thabo chats to Nadene Grabham, Co-founder of BabySavers SA about the objection to the proposed legislation by the Department of Social Development that could declare the act of safely dropping off babies at facilities illegal. 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

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10:12

Cele takes the stand - Ad Hoc Committee

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/23

Thabo chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter on the opening day of his hearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee looking into police corruption, Cele was testifying. When current Police Minister Senzo Mchunu ordered the dissolution of the Political Killings Task Team, former Police Minister Bheki Cele told Parliament that he could have gone too far. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday

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9:22

Your House, Your Home - The case of the intrusive...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/23

Thabo chats to Marina Constas, Director of BBM Law about a recent judgement involving the contested positioning of home security cameras in a wealthy Cape Town suburb, a full bench of the Western Cape High Court reaffirmed that the constitutional right to privacy includes one’s outdoor living spaces – even when balanced against legitimate security concerns. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday

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9:04

In Conversation with Digicloud Africa

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/23

Thabo chats to Gregory MacLennan, CEO of Digicloud Africa on delving into the critical conversation about cybersecurity and how Digicloud Africa, combined with Google Cloud’s world-class technology and local presence, can provide a comprehensive, expert-led solution to protect your businesses. 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

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