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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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5:02

Madlanga Commission -...

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2026/05/06

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter, about the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's day's events. The theft of R200 million worth of cocaine from a KwaZulu-Natal police storage facility has gained new attention. 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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5:11

Tolashe denies misleading Parliament

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2026/05/06

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN reporter, about a Chinese car donation to the African National Congress (ANC) Women's League that eventually ended up with Sisisi Tolashe, The Minister of Social development's children, she has insisted that she did not deceive Parliament. 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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5:56

NSFAS woes continue

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2026/05/05

John chats to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor of Education at the Stellenbosch University on the consistent woes that National Student Financial Aid Scheme is enduring. 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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4:13

Madlanga Commission Inquiry resumes

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2026/05/05

Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on the latest at the Madlanga Commission Inquiry, during his testimony before the Commission, a senior Hawks officer shared information about the procedures that must be followed when conducting drug raids and seizing narcotics. His statement is laying the groundwork for other witnesses who will testify about the theft of 541 kilograms of cocaine from Hawks offices in Port Shepstone in 2021. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John

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9:04

Farmers respond to: Agriculture Minister

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2026/05/05

John chats to Motsepe Matlala, President African farmers union of South Africa and Cattle Farmer on a new program that enables farmers to hire private vets to vaccinate their livestock against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was announced by John Steenhuisen, Agriculture Minister. 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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7:08

Are we experiencing normal weather patterns?

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2026/05/05

John chats to Professor Jasper Knight, Professor of Physical Geography at Wits University in Johannesburg, about the weathers patterns we are experiencing across South Africa. Is this normal for this time of year? 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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8:03

The government takes action to lessen the impact of...

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2026/05/05

John chats to Dr Juanita Maree, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders on how Mozambicans are planning to blockade the border post to prevent South African vehicles from passing through on their way to the Maputo port. 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

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6:29

Steenhuisen Gazette's new private immunisation...

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2026/05/05

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter on a new program announced by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen that would enable farmers to hire private vets to vaccinate their cattle against foot-and-mouth disease. 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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4:49

What is the Hanta Virus?

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2026/05/04

John chats to Professor Veronica Ueckermann, Head of Infectious Diseases at the University of Pretoria's Department of Internal Medicine on The Hanta Virus.A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde has resulted in three fatalities and three confirmed illnesses. 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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7:57

Leading legal firms fighting...

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2026/05/04

John chats to Kathleen Matolo-Dlephu, Co-Director of Basadi ba Molao and A member of the Legal Sector Code Council about leading legal firms fighting the "unconstitutional" BEE legal code in court. The High Court will hear the case all week. 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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7:04

To recover human remains, police officer lowered into...

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2026/05/04

John chats to Captain Johan "Pottie" Potgieter, Provincial Coordinator for the Mpumalanga SAPS Divers on him being lowered from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested river last week while searching for a businessman who was carried away by floodwater, his remains were found inside the crocodile. 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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5:44

NSFAS placed under administration

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2026/05/04

Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on yet another period of instability and governance issues, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been placed under administration once more. 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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9:19

There is a new arrangement to convert e-toll gantries

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2026/05/04

John chats to Professor Innocent Musonda, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying at the University of Johannesburg about SANRAL and the Gauteng government's agreement to investigate potential uses for the e-Toll infrastructure. Professor Innocent Musonda advises on potential applications and whether this is the most effective approach to do them. 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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7:17

Taxi owners are increasing fares in Gauteng

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2026/05/04

John chats to Theo Malele, National Taxi Alliance Spokesperson on Taxi owners are increasing fares in Gauteng and in the Western Cape, after the industry has been severely strained by a recent spike in fuel prices. 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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3:55

Police on high alert at Lebombo border

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/05/04

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter about the police beefed up their presence at the Lebombo Border Post following threats of a protest on the Mozambican side. 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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4:09

Madlanga Commission: In-camera hearing of Witness G's st...

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2026/05/04

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on Madlanga Commission where Witness G's testimony is to be heard in-camera 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

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9:50

The World Relay Championships commences soon

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/05/01

John chats to Mosibodi Whitehead, Athletics Commentator on The World Relay Championships beginning in Botswana over the 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 you for

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14:37

Trade unions are they still relevant?

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/05/01

John chats to Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary of The South African Federation of Trade Unions on the state of union movements and their relevance in 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 makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you

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6:44

Randall’s One Song – You Don't Know Me, by Willie Nelson

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/05/01

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, You Don't Know Me, by Willie Nelson. 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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6:03

DA Tshwane Mayoral candidate Brink announces election...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/05/01

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN reporter, about DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate Cilliers Brink, who formally unveiled the party's election promises at the Mamelodi West CommunityCenter, outlining a precise and doable strategy to revive South Africa's Capital City. 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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