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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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8:50

In conversation The Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026

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2026/02/10

John chats to Rajesh Gupta, Mahindra South Africa CEO on this year's Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026. The event is on the 7 March, this year features iconic music artists such as Zee, Focalistic, Dali Wonga, Zöe Modiga, Mafikizolo, Kurt Darren and Claire Johnston, Blxckie and Maglera Doe Boy with the Tshwane Gospel Choir and many 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

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8:30

Madlanga Commission gives false statements

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2026/02/10

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter about the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's day's events.The suspended head of legal for Ekurhuleni municipality, Kemi Behari, has admitted to giving the Commission "false" statements 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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4:02

IPID...

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2026/02/09

John chats to Dr. Simon Howell, a criminologist at the University of Cape Town Centre of Criminology, about his thoughts on an investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate that revealed significant inconsistencies in KwaZulu-Natal police's account of a deadly gunfight in March 2025 that claimed the lives of four men, sparking suspicions of a cover-up and wrongful killings. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on

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6:45

IPID Alleges KZN Police Lied About March 2025 Shootout

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2026/02/09

John chats to Nhlanhla Mabaso, EWN Reporter about an Independent Police Investigative Directorate investigation which has pointed out big gaps in the story told by KwaZulu-Natal police about a deadly gunfight in March 2025 that left four men dead, raising fears of a possible cover-up and wrongful killings. 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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12:29

Roedean and King David High School tensions

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2026/02/09

John chats to Lorraine Srage, Principal at King David High School giving her take on The South African Jewish Board of Deputies responding strongly to claims of prejudice following the cancellation of an interschool tennis match between Roedean School and King David Linksfield, while Roedean has firmly denied the allegations. 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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10:16

AI may threaten resources

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2026/02/09

John chats to Tony Carnie, Daily Maverick Environment Journalist on how data center expansion could endanger the country's water and electrical supplies. 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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5:01

Proteas take on Canada in their opening match at the...

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2026/02/09

John chats to Stuart Hess, cricket writer about the T20 World Cup first game and 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 conversation, as you travel through the traffic.Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Drive with

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7:33

Madlanga Commission - suspended head of legal for...

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2026/02/09

John chats to Thabiso Goba on the day's Madlanga Commission of Inquiry sitting. Khemraj Behari, the suspended head of legal for Ekurhuleni Municipality has come under fire for his refusal to back the decision to prolong the suspension of a senior metro officer who has been accused of corruption. 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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12:15

A Songs, A Book and A Dish Adam Gilchrist, UK...

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2026/02/06

John chats to Adam Gilchrist, UK Correspondent for 702, CapeTalk, 2GB & 4BC Presenter & Executive Producer for British Forces Radio on this instalment of A Songs, A Book and A Dish. He helps us navigate the fun filled experience called 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

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7:00

Canal+ not broadcasting winter Olympics

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2026/02/06

John chats to Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder, CashNSport Research & Advisory on Canal+'s first significant rights reduction this year making the decision to not broadcast the Winter Olympics. 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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6:50

400,000 social grants being reviewed

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2026/02/06

John chats to Andile Tshona, Senior Manager responsible for Media Relations at SASSA as inspection becomes more stringent, over 400,000 recipients have been informed that their social grants are being reviewed. 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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7:16

Randall’s One Song – Devotion, by Between

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2026/02/06

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, Devotion, by Between. 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

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7:21

US and Iran talks

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2026/02/06

John chats to Dr Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat and Director at RiskRecon on US and Iranian officials are in Oman for negotiations in the midst of a crisis that has sparked concerns about a potential military conflict between the two nations. 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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3:57

NPA to assign task force

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2026/02/06

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on the State prosecutors having been permanently assigned by the National Prosecuting Authority to serve on a task force that was established to look into those involved in 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 newsmakers and makes sense of what

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7:51

In conversation with the Gauteng Growth and...

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2026/02/06

John chats to Muzi Mathema, Acting Group Executive of Macro Business Intelligence at Gauteng Growth and Development Agency to discuss how Gauteng is positioning itself at Mining Indaba as a hub for investment, innovation, and sustainable mining opportunities. 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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4:37

Didiza on the subpoena for Brown Mogotsi

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2026/02/06

John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter regarding the extension of the Ad Hoc Committee's term and the issuance of subpoenas for two witnesses who have declined to appear before the parliamentary investigation, National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has clarified the situation. 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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7:30

Madlanga Commission

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2026/02/06

John chats to Thabiso Goba,EWN Reporter on the latest issues that came out in the day's proceedings. 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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10:03

How are witnesses given greater protection

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2026/02/05

John chats to Stan Bezuidenhout, Forensic Specialist and former SAPS Specialist Reservist on how difficult it is to protect people who engage with the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.He further delves into what do these hits tell us about what is actually at stake for the syndicates and criminals under the spotlight? 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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4:55

Drought declared a national disaster

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2026/02/05

John chats to Dr Elias Sithole, Head of the National Disaster Management Centre on the drought in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape having been deemed a national calamity by the government, which has advised households and businesses to use water responsibly. 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

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6:42

Johannesburg woes continue

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2026/02/05

John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor of Daily Maverick on a significant amount of areas in Johannesburg that is experiencing water issues due to system failures. 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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