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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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11:39

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to...

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2026/04/23

John chats to Professor James Ker Lindsay, International Relations expert about the latest in the USA/Iran relations - Strait of Hormuz remains closed. 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

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8:18

In Conversation with Professional Provident Society

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2026/04/23

John chats to Izak Smit, Group CEO, Professional Provident Society on R6.88 billion being returned by PPS to its members in 2025.Smit unpacks the strategy behind the numbers, the risks shaping the landscape, and how mutuality continues to drive long-term value. 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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6:42

SACP Briefing outcomes

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2026/04/23

John chats to Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary coordinator on the outcomes of the SACP briefing.Regarding its choice to run for office on its own, the South African Communist Party (SACP) declared that it would not submit to threats and demands from the African National Congress. 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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7:14

ConCourt determines...

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2026/04/22

John chats to Sithuthukile Mkhize, Senior Attorney at the Wits Centre for Applied Legal Studies on ConCourt determining that The South African Human Rights Commission must proceed to a competent court to enforce its conclusions. 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

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5:34

Fears of fecal contamination following tests revealing c...

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2026/04/22

John chats to Dr Ferrial Adam, Water activist & Executive Director at WaterCAN on fears of potential fecal contamination following tests revealing contaminated water in South African schools.Alarming results from the WaterCAN Schools Water Testing Project showed that over one-third of participating schools had high E. Coli levels in their drinking water. Twenty of the 72 schools that provided WaterCAN with their drinking water test findings had their results marked as dangerously unhealthy.

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8:30

Malaria infections on the rise

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2026/04/22

John chats to Dr Ashley Burke, Medical Entomologist from the University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control on the possible reasons to the increase in Malaria infections and death toll in the Gauteng province.The province has reported 414 cases and 11 fatalities, a considerable rise from 230 cases and one fatality in 2025. 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

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10:01

In Conversation with MTN Business

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2026/04/22

John chats to Kholo Magagane, Acting General Manager of Brand and Marketing at MTN on how Beyond the 702 MTN Small Business Awards, they’re helping SMEs unlock growth through integrated Engagement Services that simplify organising and communicating with customers, and support real progress. 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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6:21

Brigadier Abraham Nkhwashu takes stand...

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2026/04/22

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the latest on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.Brigadier Abraham Nkhwashu addresses the accusations that he unlawfully meddled in Armand Swart's murder investigation during his present appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. 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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7:57

Madlanga Commission - Gareth Mnisi continues on stand

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2026/04/21

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the day's happening at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Goba touches on Gareth Mnisi being accused of using his position to influence the cancellation of a tender at the request of his friend Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. 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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9:17

FIA confirms F1 rule changes

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2026/04/21

John chats to Sudhir Matai, Managing Editor of Double Apex.co.za on the latest changes regarding the Formula One regulations. 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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7:10

NPA won’t be charging Joburg road rage shooter

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2026/04/21

John chats to Nthabiseng Dubazana, Director of Dubazana Attorneys on the potential explanations for why the National Prosecuting Authority will not prosecute the Johannesburg road rage shooter from the road rage incident. 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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8:11

Who look after the welfare of the Johannesburg Zoo...

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2026/04/21

John chats to Dr Dewald Keet, Manager of Veterinary Services at the Johannesburg Zoo about his daily duties at the Johannesburg Zoo. 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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5:32

Top cop Fannie Masemola to share dock with 'Cat'...

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2026/04/21

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter about National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola who professed his innocence after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates Court today.The country’s top cop has been charged in connection with the irregularly awarded multi-million-rand Medicare24 tender. 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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7:38

Gareth Mnisi still on stand: Madlanga Commission

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2026/04/20

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the day's happening at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Goba touches on Gareth Mnisi involving Sergeeant Fannie Nkosi in an internal invoice dispute between the Tshwane Municipality and security company; Gubis 85 Solutions. 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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8:33

SA's tourism window is opened by the Middle East turmoil

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2026/04/20

John chats to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of SA on the effects of the Middle East conflict on tourism. 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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10:35

What leads to road rage?

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2026/04/20

John chats to Professor Nicola Taylor, Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management at UJ about road rage following an incident that took place in Emmarentia where a man was shot and killed, and his wife critically injured and in hospital, after a suspected road rage incident. 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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11:41

Automobile Association takes aim at car safety...

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2026/04/20

John chats to Bobby Ramagwede, CEO of the Automobile Association on why they are challenging car manufacturers on the safety standards applied to new cars in SA, which are less stringent than other countries. 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

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7:58

Lusikisiki mass murder trial

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2026/04/20

John chats to Nhlanhla Mabaso, EWN Reporter on the resuming of the Lusikisiki mass murder trial.The case has reached a trial within a trial due to claims made by accused two, Aphiwe Ndende; accused three, Siphoxolo Mayekethe; and accused four, Bonga Hintsa. 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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13:36

A Song, A Book and A Dish Temba Bavuma, Captain of...

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2026/04/17

John chats to TembaBavuma, Captain of the Proteas on this instalment of A Song, ABookand A Dish. He takes us through the richness he calls life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:52

Mkhwanazi leads national task team

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2026/04/17

John chats to Dr Simon Howell, Criminologist from the University of Cape Town Centre of Criminology on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's appointment to spearhead the national task team against organised crime. 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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