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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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9:07

NSFAS acting CEO pushes turnaround plan as Godongwana...

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2026/03/09

John Perlman speaks to Waseem Carrim, NSFAS acting CEO to discuss the financial strain and ongoing accommodation crises. 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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4:31

Thousands of learners prepare for national...

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2026/03/09

John Perlman speaks to Dr Belinda Huntley, Mathematics teacher and a member of the The South African Mathematics Foundation to discuss the national mathematics competitions that will be taking place now in March. 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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8:24

Race Laws

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2026/03/09

John Perlman speaks to Hermann Pretorius, Head of Strategic Communications for the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) to discuss South African race laws and the implications there of. 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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10:31

The first Grand Prix of the season was yesterday and...

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2026/03/09

John Perlman talks to Sudhir Matai, motorsport analyst and managing editor of Double Apex, about Lando Norris's concerns over Formula One's safety risks, following the season's opener in Melbourne. 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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7:27

Oil prices affecting global inflation and the consumer

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2026/03/09

John Perlman speaks to John Loos, an independent economist, about the impact of rising oil prices on the South African economy, amid escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. 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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4:53

Ad hoc House keeping

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2026/03/09

John Perlman speaks to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter to get an update on the committee meeting for a housekeeping session, before final witnesses before Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Fannie Masemola return to sweep the hearings. 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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11:12

A Song, A Book and A Dish Dr Judy Dlamini, The...

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2026/03/06

John chats to Dr Judy Dlamini, The Chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand and Business Woman on this segment of A Song, A Book and A Dish. She tells us about how she qualified as a medical doctor in 1985 and worked as a medical practitioner for 13 years starting at the King Edward VIII hospital, and later running a successful primary health care centre at the Umlazi township in Durban and many lovely memories. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and

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6:31

The rise of the station and the chaos that almost destro...

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2026/03/06

John chats to David Williams, Co - Author of the Story of 702 on the story behind the iconic 702 radio station and brand."The Story of 702" examines the station's first thirty years and its significance at a critical juncture in South Africa's history. 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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5:27

President Ramaphosa not opposing Khampempe's removal

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2026/03/06

John chats to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher at Judges Matter unpacking the President Cyril Ramaphosa stating that if the courts ordered the dismissal of former Justice Sisi Khampepe as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cases Inquiry, he would not object. 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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8:39

Randall’s One Song - Isiphiwo by the Soul Brothers

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2026/03/06

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 Isiphiwo by the Soul Brothers, 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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11:49

Eskom threatens to cut power to 14 municipalities

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2026/03/06

John chats to Agnes Mlambo, Acting Group Executive Distribution Eskom, about the Eskom issuing notices to municipalities across South Africa, where they must make representations before electricity supply is cut. 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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7:14

Political advertising

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2026/03/06

John chats to Wiliam Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa on The ANC in Tshwane criticizing the DA for erecting a billboard in Pretoria that reads 'ANC showers in hotels,' asserting that it is deceptive. 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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4:08

R800 million added to the SANDF's anti-crime

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2026/03/06

John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter on The President stating in his State of the Nation Address that Gauteng and the Western Cape will get the majority of the army's assistance. 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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5:47

Madlanga Commission

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2026/03/06

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the highlights of the day's events of the Madlanga Commission. Today they dealt with the application of Suleiman Carrim, North West businessman and ANC leader to testify in camera. 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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10:25

NPA scores victory in Vincent Smith State Capture case

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2026/03/05

John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor Daily Maverick about the conviction and sentencing of former Member of Parliament, Vincent Smith. The Johannesburg High Court sentenced Smith to seven years’ direct imprisonment after the former lawmaker agreed to a plea and sentence agreement with the State. 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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5:22

Your House, Your Home - Why you can’t trust the...

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2026/03/05

John chats to Tiaan du Toit, A property inspector at Property Perusal, the reasons why a buyer should not rely on the Mandatory Disclosure Form. To reveal flaws on the property, the seller fills out the MDF. 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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5:36

What does the Secretary of Parliament do to earn a...

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2026/03/05

John chats to Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of CASAC about the roles and duties of Xolile George, the Secretary of Parliament who earns R4.4 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 and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through

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7:10

Proposed remedy for the SAPS

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2026/03/05

John chats to David Lewis, A member of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, about his ideas for ending the corruption in the South African Police Services, including disbanding crime intelligence, reapplying for your position, and starting over. 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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7:28

Bolt the first e-hailer to register

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2026/03/05

John chats to Simo Kalajdzic, Bolt SA's Senior Operations Manager, about the latest developments in the e-hailing sector and Bolt's status as the first e-hailer to register under the government's new transport laws. 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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7:25

Shortage of building inspectors in Johannesburg

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2026/03/04

John chats to Roy Mnisi, Executive Director at Master Builders South Africa about the impact a shortage of building inspectors can have on the construction industry, and finds out what role they play in the industry. 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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