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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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8:05

Iran conflict Update

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/03/02

John Perlman speaks to Professor James Ker Lindsay, International relations expert to about the escalating Middle East conflict following strikes on Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 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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5:28

Building Collapse in Johannesburg South

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2026/03/02

John Perlman speaks to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter, to get an update on a building that collapsed In Ormonde. 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

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7:26

If you are struggling to survive, the law may let you...

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2026/03/02

John Perlman talks to attorney Amy Marx about a surprising law that lets adults claim maintenance from siblings if they are struggling financially and their siblings can afford to help. She further explains what the conditions are, and how does it work. 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

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8:25

Phala Phala report declassified but still locked away

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2026/03/02

John Perlman speaks to Lizzy Suping, IPID spokesperson, about the Phala Phala farm investigation and the report's being declassified. 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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8:56

Bookmakers face 39% effective tax, fear job losses

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2026/03/02

John Perlman talks to Sean Coleman, CEO of the SA Bookmakers Association, about the proposed 20% gambling tax that's sparking outrage in industry. Bookmakers claim the tax will push their effective rate to 39% and could be the final nail in the coffin for many businesses in the 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

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11:08

A Song, A Book and A Dish Dr Ziyanda...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/27

John chats to Dr Ziyanda Majokweni-Qwalela, President of the South African Veterinary Association and Former Chairperson of the Black Veterinary Forum on A Song, A Book and A Dish.She takes us through the rich layers of the life she has created for herself. 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

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8:17

O’Sullivan abruptly walks out of parliament

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/27

John chats to Soviet Lekganyane, Ad Hoc Committee Chair on the events that led to the walking out of Paul O'Sullivan, Forensic investigator from the sitting yesterday. 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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4:20

Randall’s One Song – (All I Need Is Here) In Africa,...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/27

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, (All I Need Is Here) In Africa, by Steve Kekana. 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

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9:09

DA leadership race

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2026/02/27

John chats to Ryan Coetzee, Political Strategist on the different candidates contending for the DA leadership position, he gives us insight on what will the decision makers consider in making their choice? 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

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6:52

Naval exercises moved from Department of Defence

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/27

John chats to Dean Wingrin, a journalist for Aviation and Defence and a correspondent for the Defence Web, about the investigation into Iran's involvement in the naval drills that was transferred from the Department of Defence to the White House. 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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7:10

Madlanga Commission resumes

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2026/02/27

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry highlights of the day. 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

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9:34

11 men ‘lured’ return

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2026/02/26

John chats to Thulani Mahlangu, one of the impacted Families member and spokesperson on the return of the 11 South Africans who were lured into the Russia-Ukraine war. 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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5:42

Long awaited album launch

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/26

John chats to Relebogile Mabotja, 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja Host on her finally awaited album launch of Still Me Live, the journey and inspiration to some of her songs . 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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7:51

Good round of by-elections for DA, IFP, and ANC

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/26

John chats to Wayne Sussman, Elections Analyst about the latest round of by-elections where the DA romped home in a safe Johannesburg seat, while the IFP won a seat off the National Freedom Party in Nongoma, KZN, and the ANC take a Polokwane seat in Limpopo. 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

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6:02

In Conversation with The Dischem Foundation

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2026/02/26

John chats to Deborah Van Dongen, Hearts of Hope Co- founder and CEO and Jacqueline Kahlberg From The Dis-Chem Foundation on Hearts of Hope providing food, nurturing, structured environment – placing babies and children in homes with dedicated housemothers, ongoing educational support, and consistent care. 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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4:07

Loyiso Masuku elected as Joburg deputy executive mayor

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/26

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on Loyiso Masuku, The Finance member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) and Regional Chair of the African National Congress (ANC), was chosen deputy executive mayor ofJohannesburg without any opposition. 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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6:07

Ad Hoc Committee eruption of chaos

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/26

John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Reporter on the highlights of the day's proceedings of the Ad Hoc Committee. Forensic analyst Paul O'Sullivan took the stand. When O'Sullivan abruptly left during his evidence on, Parliament's ad hoc committee proceedings descended into turmoil. 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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5:41

A study indicates that 15% of third-graders are...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/25

John chats to Dr Stephen Taylor, Director for Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at The Department of Basic of Education on a report that found that 15% of third-graders lack literacy.In its fifth year, the study examines data from the Funda Uphumelele National Survey of the Department of Basic Education, which for the first time compared reading proficiency in home languages across grades 1–4 to national standards. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John

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6:55

Budget speech reaction

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/25

John chats to Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst reacting on the budget speech, looking at some of the political signals regarding municipalities. 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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6:18

The budget - what does it mean for you?

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2026/02/25

John chats to Professor Keith Engel, Chief Executive Officer South African Institute of Taxation on how the budget changes, taxes and allocations affect your personal finance. 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,

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