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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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7:34

Madlanga Commission - Mkhwanazi EMPD clarifies mother

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2026/04/14

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the day's proceedings at the commission. Suspended Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has clarified that he requested a postponement of his testimony before the Madlanga Commission due to the death of his stepmother, not his biological mother. 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

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7:17

702 Small Business Awards - The Learning Space

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2026/04/14

John chats to Ernest Rangaka, The Learning Space on the 702 Small Business Awards with MTN finalist announcement finding out about their journey so far and discover what it took to make them stand out in the 702 MTN Small Business Awards. 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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9:55

Second Cabinet minister implicated in scandal

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2026/04/14

John chats to Rebecca Davis, Daily Maverick journalist about a second Cabinet minister connected to the Chinese SUV affair. The Minister of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, has also been accused of giving lavishly funded Chinese SUVs to her close ones without alerting anyone. 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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9:54

Tensions between the Vatican and President Trump

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2026/04/14

John chats to Father Russell Pollitt, Jesuit Priest and Parish Priest of Holy Trinity in Braamfontein on the verbal battle between the Vatican and US President Trump and his thoughts on Pope Leo visiting various African 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

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3:52

Prominent Soweto community leader accused of...

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2026/04/14

John chat to Jabulile Mbatha, EWN Reporter about a Soweto community leader who has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Dobsonville. 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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4:45

Ledwaba...

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2026/04/14

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on Aubrey Ledwaba, The acting judge president of Gauteng, being recommended by the Judicial Service Commission to serve as the division's president. 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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9:17

702 Small Business Awards - Travel With Afrika

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2026/04/13

John chats to Afrika Mdolomba, Founder and CEO of Travel With Afrika on the 702 small business awards with MTN finalist announcement finding out about their journey so far and discover what it took to make them stand out in the 702 MTN Small Business Awards. 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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4:46

Fannie Nkosi in court

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2026/04/13

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN reporter, about Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, who had his court appearance and denied all charges against him, saying that the state's case is "weak." and what the state said in opposing his bail. 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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8:31

Geordin Hill-Lewis becomes DA federal leader

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2026/04/13

John chats to Ryan Coetzee, Political Strategist on the new Democratic Alliance's new leadership. 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

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10:45

In conversation with Gauteng Growth and Development...

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2026/04/13

John chats to Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development on the 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference marking a significant step in positioning Gauteng as Africa’s leading subnational investment destination. 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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8:54

Can changing to an electric vehicle save you money ?

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2026/04/13

John chats to Hanno Labuschagne, Journalist with Mybroadband.com about how he saved R10 000 using electricity rather than petrol to cover 15,000km of travel over a 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 you to join their daily conversation, as

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12:56

A Song, A Book and A Dish Dr Mamokgethi Phakeng, CEO...

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2026/04/10

John chats to Dr Mamokgethi Phakeng, CEO of Perspicuity Consulting, Award winning academic and Former Vice-Chancellor of UCT in this segment on A Song, A Book and A Dish. Renowned scholar Dr Phakeng has worked as an executive at several South African universities for more than 20 years. Before choosing to retire early in March of this year, she most recently served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, the best university on the African continent 702 Drive with John Perlman is a

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7:23

Two new ConCourt judges appointed

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2026/04/10

John chats to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher Judges Matter on the two new ConCourt judges that have been selected. Who are these two judges? 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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6:04

The SAA CEO resigning

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2026/04/10

John chats to Dr Guy Leitch, Aviation Analyst on the resignation of the SAA CEO John Lamola and the legacy that he has left behind. 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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10:54

Randall’s One Song – Seven Wonders, by Fleetwood Mac

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2026/04/10

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, Seven Wonders, by Fleetwood Mac. 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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7:27

Preview: DA Congress

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2026/04/10

John chats Lukhona Mnguni, Political analyst giving a preview on the DA Congress that is set to take place this weekend. For the major elective event, which will begin on Saturday and conclude on Sunday with voting and the introduction of the new leadership, more than 2,000 candidates began to arrive in Johannesburg on Thursday. 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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9:19

Ipid report exposes misconduct in...

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2026/04/10

John chats to Kyle Cowan, Kyle Cowan, Investigative Journalist at News 24 about the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) recommending disciplinary action be taken against one of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s senior protectors. This is in connection with running an off-the-books mission to recoup the stolen Phala Phala United States (US) dollars. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon

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8:40

Riveting Master Chef

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2026/04/10

John chats Master Chef Judge, Chef Katlego Mlambo on the intricacies of the Master Chef season 6. The subject of this week's elimination is chicken, a traditional South African staple. 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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5:10

Madlanga Commission resumes

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2026/04/10

John chats Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the latest regarding the Madlanga Commission. Umashi Dhlamini, The Suspended Tshwane Metro police deputy chief, testified at 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 on. John and his team invite you to join their daily

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4:10

Ramaphosa tours Kusile Power Station

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2026/04/10

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN reporter, about President Cyril Ramaphosa's first tour of the Mpumalanga Kusile Power Station since it reached full generating capacity. 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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