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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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6:32

By-election results not great for ANC

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/11

John chats to Wayne Sussman, Election Analyst about the latest round of by-election results, where the ANC barely hung onto a seat in Soweto, after a strong showing by ActionSA. 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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7:04

Nasi Ispani Phase 2

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2025/09/11

John chats Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter about the hundreds of jobless youths waiting in line in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, to give the Gauteng government their resumes. Desperate job seekers hope to gain from the Nasi Ispani mass hiring initiative. 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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5:25

Thabo Bester Netflix case

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/11

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on the difficulties surrounding the Netflix documentary about Thabo Bester. The court has received a request for a temporary interdict of the production from Dr Nandipha Magudumana and her accomplice, Thabo Bester. 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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6:16

Continued water woes

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/10

John chats to Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN's Executive Director, on the ongoing water problems that communities like Westbury face in the absence of workable 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 makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you

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6:30

Is this a boom in the Chinese Mafia?

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/10

John chats to Andy Mashaile, Security Strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador on possible organized crime syndicates within the Chinese nation and within South Africa. 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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7:59

Minding your Money

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/10

John chats to Paul Roelofse, Certified Financial Planner on the nation's rising problem of unclaimed benefits spanning shares, retirement plans, and other financial instruments from different institutions and listed on the JSE. 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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10:12

What it takes to be at the coalface of a suicide...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/10

John chats to Lebohang Mokoena, Volunteer Training Coordinator at The South African Depression and Anxiety Group, about what skills are needed and the training required to be the first responder when a person calls a suicide helpline. 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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9:31

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia acknowledges...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/10

John chats to Caryn Dolley, Award-winning journalist from Daily Maverick about the lack of plans to tackle the Cape Town gang violence. 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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3:26

Westbury residents protest over water

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/10

John chats to Jabulile Mbatha, EWN Reporter on the protest that is happening in the Westbury community over continuous water challenges. For weeks, there has been no water supply in the neighborhood. 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

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3:47

Usindiso building arsonist sings a different tune

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/10

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter about the arsonist who claimed fraudulent responsibility for the fire of Usindiso building. Sthembiso Mdlalose has previously acknowledged that he started the fire that killed 76 people in August 2023, but he says he was forced to accept responsibility. 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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5:21

Previewing Bafana Bafana vs Nigeria

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/09

John chats to Andre Arendse, Former Bafana Bafana Goalkeeper giving a preview of the upcoming game between Bafana Bafana and Nigeria. 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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4:21

Green Tip – recycling cooking oil

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/09

John chats to John Williamson, CEO and owner of Scope Oils Africa on this week's segment of Green Tip discussing environmentally friendly methods of disposing cooking oil. 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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7:57

ConCourt to hear challenge to the NHI Act

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/09

John chats to Professor Alex van den Heever, Wits School of Governance about the challenge brought by Solidarity and other parties to the Con Court about the NHI Act. 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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5:04

Big changes for e-hailing services

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/09

John chats to Vhatuka Mbelengwa, Head of Presidency at the National E-hailing Federation of South Africa, about the possible changes for Bolt and Uber in the country. The Department of Transport is preparing to enact new legislation that will drastically alter the way e-hailing services like Uber and Bolt function. 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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3:48

Human Rights Commission report

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/09

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on the 4 reports that were released by the Human Rights Commission and their key findings. 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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3:43

Protection of whistleblowers

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/08

John chats to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of The Campaign for Free Expression on her thoughts on the protection of whistleblowers following the fatal shooting of top bankruptcy lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk. 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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4:49

The Aftermath of Bouwer van Niekerk's shooting

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/08

John chats to Craig Pedersen, Forensic Investigator about his thoughts regarding the events surrounding the fatal shooting of leading bankruptcy attorney Bouwer van Niekerk last week and the dangers of investigating business rescue. 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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7:33

Standard Bank B20 - Integrity & Compliance Task Force

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/08

John chats to Professor Alex Van Den Heever, Wits School of Governance on the Integrity and Compliance Task Force and what it means from a South African context? 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

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8:14

Water boards earning in excess

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/08

John chats to Professor Mike Muller, Former Director General of Water and Sanitation and a Professional Engineer and Visiting Adjunct Professor at the Wits School of Governance. He discusses how senior members of the nation's problematic water boards receive board fees of nearly R50 million annually, with some taking home as much as R100,000 per meeting. 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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5:46

Madlanga Commission progress update

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/09/08

John chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter about the progress made with the Madlanga 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 conversation, as you travel through the traffic. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702

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