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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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4:20

Randall’s One Song – (All I Need Is Here) In Africa,...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/27

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, (All I Need Is Here) In Africa, by Steve Kekana. 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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9:09

DA leadership race

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2026/02/27

John chats to Ryan Coetzee, Political Strategist on the different candidates contending for the DA leadership position, he gives us insight on what will the decision makers consider in making their choice? 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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6:52

Naval exercises moved from Department of Defence

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/27

John chats to Dean Wingrin, a journalist for Aviation and Defence and a correspondent for the Defence Web, about the investigation into Iran's involvement in the naval drills that was transferred from the Department of Defence to the White House. 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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7:10

Madlanga Commission resumes

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2026/02/27

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry highlights of the day. 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

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9:34

11 men ‘lured’ return

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2026/02/26

John chats to Thulani Mahlangu, one of the impacted Families member and spokesperson on the return of the 11 South Africans who were lured into the Russia-Ukraine war. 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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5:42

Long awaited album launch

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2026/02/26

John chats to Relebogile Mabotja, 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja Host on her finally awaited album launch of Still Me Live, the journey and inspiration to some of her songs . 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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7:51

Good round of by-elections for DA, IFP, and ANC

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/26

John chats to Wayne Sussman, Elections Analyst about the latest round of by-elections where the DA romped home in a safe Johannesburg seat, while the IFP won a seat off the National Freedom Party in Nongoma, KZN, and the ANC take a Polokwane seat in Limpopo. 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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6:02

In Conversation with The Dischem Foundation

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/26

John chats to Deborah Van Dongen, Hearts of Hope Co- founder and CEO and Jacqueline Kahlberg From The Dis-Chem Foundation on Hearts of Hope providing food, nurturing, structured environment – placing babies and children in homes with dedicated housemothers, ongoing educational support, and consistent care. 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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4:07

Loyiso Masuku elected as Joburg deputy executive mayor

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/26

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on Loyiso Masuku, The Finance member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) and Regional Chair of the African National Congress (ANC), was chosen deputy executive mayor ofJohannesburg without any opposition. 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

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6:07

Ad Hoc Committee eruption of chaos

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/26

John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Reporter on the highlights of the day's proceedings of the Ad Hoc Committee. Forensic analyst Paul O'Sullivan took the stand. When O'Sullivan abruptly left during his evidence on, Parliament's ad hoc committee proceedings descended into turmoil. 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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5:41

A study indicates that 15% of third-graders are...

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2026/02/25

John chats to Dr Stephen Taylor, Director for Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at The Department of Basic of Education on a report that found that 15% of third-graders lack literacy.In its fifth year, the study examines data from the Funda Uphumelele National Survey of the Department of Basic Education, which for the first time compared reading proficiency in home languages across grades 1–4 to national standards. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John

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6:55

Budget speech reaction

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2026/02/25

John chats to Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst reacting on the budget speech, looking at some of the political signals regarding municipalities. 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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6:18

The budget - what does it mean for you?

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/25

John chats to Professor Keith Engel, Chief Executive Officer South African Institute of Taxation on how the budget changes, taxes and allocations affect your personal finance. 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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9:25

Metro Center abandoned, costing Johannesburg billions...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/25

John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor Daily Maverick about residents paying for profitable long-term leases throughout the city, some to cadres, Johannesburg's civic center is in ruins three years after it was closed. 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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6:04

Budget reaction

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/25

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter on the budget speech. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana informed Parliament that the National Treasury's efforts to prioritise the repayment of South Africa's national debt by reducing spending and raising revenue had been successful. 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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6:12

The NHI rollout and additional litigation against it are...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/24

John chats to Professor Alex Van Den Heever of the Wits School of Governance regarding The Constitutional Court's temporary suspension of the NHI deployment and ongoing legal challenges. 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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8:57

Do we have enough water infrastructure skills in SA ?

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/24

John chats to Sekadi Phayane-Shakane, CEO of the SA Institution of Civil Engineering about the skills needed in SA to tackle the water issues, and also finds out about a discipline in engineering called Life Cycle Asset Management, and if this is being applied in running the metros. 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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7:29

MasterChef - how is the class of 2026 looking?

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/24

John chats to Justine Drake, MasterChef Judge Season 6 on the show's high points thus far, the delectable food the competitors have cooked, and everything that goes on behind the scenes. 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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2:46

Fire disrupts airport

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/24

John chats to Nokukhanya Mntambo on a suspected cable fire that has impacted Cape Town International Airport, as the Airports Company South Africa confirms a temporary halt of international flights. 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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6:28

Madlanga Commission resumes

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/02/24

John chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on the latest on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, The Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, has defended his choice to host a celebration at his house for Vusi "Cat" Matlala, claiming that there was nothing improper about it. 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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