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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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7:35

As gangs spread, west coast cities are lured into the wo...

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2026/04/07

John chats to Aron Hyman, Senior Analyst on the Southern Africa Observatory at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, on how the west coast of the north of Cape Town becoming more and more hubs of cocaine-related gang activity. 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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7:24

"Gate of Tears," a second global shipping chokepoint

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/07

John chats to Timothy Walker, Senior Researcher on Maritime Security at the Institute for Security Studies, on another chokepoint similar to the Strait of Hormuz. This is mainly concerned with the volume of shipping that passes through this location, which is located on the African coast further south between Yemen and Djibouti. 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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4:49

Madlanga Commission

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/07

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the resuming of the Madlanga Commission after two weeks hiatus. 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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7:22

Emfuleni plight continues

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2026/04/07

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter, about his ongoing investigation into Emfuleni villagers who continue to live in filth despite receiving over R700 million in overtime compensation. 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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8:13

Fannie Nkosi's home is raided

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks with Dr Simon Howell, Criminologist from the University of Cape Town's Centre of Criminology, about latest developments in the Madlanga Commission, as search and seizure warrant is executed at home of 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 sense of what is

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6:29

New code of conduct on private data of estate,...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise talks to Marina Constas, Specialist Sectional Title Lawyer at BBM Law, about South Africa’s Information Regulator finalising a code of conduct for how complexes, estates, and gated communities process the private data of visitors upon arrival. 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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4:54

SARS legacy in spotlight as new Commissioner is...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks with Jashwin Baijoo, Partner and Head of Strategic Engagement and Compliance at Tax Consulting SA, about SARS' continued legacy as Deputy Commissioner, Dr Ngobani Makhubu, ascends to head the revenue service. 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

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8:29

Transport Ministry engages churches for Easter safety...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks with Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, about meeting with the leadership of churches in an important engagement aimed at finding practical solutions to the long-standing challenges of transporting millions of members during major religious gatherings. 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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8:48

Addressing health conditions that need preparation...

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise is joined by Dr Donald Gumede, a Healthcare Practitioner, specializing as a General Practitioner, to discuss health conditions that need preparation before taking long trips ahead of Easter 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

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5:14

Construction sector warns fuel hike threatens...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks to EWN Reporter, Carlo Petersen, about construction sector warning that fuel hike threatens infrastructure development. 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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8:01

COSATU condemns increase of Cabinet Members and MEC...

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks to Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, about the trade union's strong condemnation of what they call Treasury's tone-deaf decision to increase Cabinet Members and MECs' car limits to R1.1 million. 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

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11:31

Condition of water and sanitation systems

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/01

John chats to Dr Sean Philips, Director General at the Department of Water and Sanitation on the major reports on the country's water and sanitation systems coming out. 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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8:27

Two...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/01

John chats to Chef Basil Holiasmenos, The Owner and creator of The Blockman, about two South African restaurants that have earned spots on the World's 101 Best Steak list. 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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10:19

Paraffin price increase

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/01

John chats to Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator of Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity on the government acting to cushion the petrol price but not taking steps to ease the pain of the paraffin price increase. This fuel is crucial for the poorest of South Africans. 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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7:40

In conversation with MTN

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/01

John chats to Calvin Govender, General Manager of Enterprise Connectivity and Digital Services at MTN Business on how the MTN Connectivity Solution Tower is helping small businesses stay connected and competitive. 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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3:11

SANDF deployed in the Western Cape

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/01

John chats Carlo Petersen, EWN Reporter on the deployment of the SANDF in Cape Town. The soldiers have begun a year-long deployment to crime hotspots in the Western Cape by joining the SAPS-led operation in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain. 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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8:33

SARS collects about 2 trillion for the first time

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/01

John chats to Xhanti Payi, Economist and Director at Inani Strategies about the significance of SARS collecting over R2 trillion for the first time. 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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7:33

Ministers consent to a short-term fuel tax reduction

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/03/31

John chats to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management on the finance and petroleum ministries agreeing that the government will recover the R6 billion in tax revenue lost as a result of the short-term levy cut through other means. 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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8:00

In conversation with MTN SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/03/31

John chats to Dr. Nkosi Kumalo, General Manager of SME and Indirect Channels at MTN Business about how MTN Business is enabling small businesses, and what these awards mean for SMEs. 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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5:28

Build up to Bafana Bafana VS Panam in Cape Town

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/03/31

John chats to Tholakele Mnganga, EWN Sports Reporter, about the Bafana Bafana game against Panama in Cape Town. 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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