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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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6:04

The SAA CEO resigning

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2026/04/10

John chats to Dr Guy Leitch, Aviation Analyst on the resignation of the SAA CEO John Lamola and the legacy that he has left behind. 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

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10:54

Randall’s One Song – Seven Wonders, by Fleetwood Mac

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2026/04/10

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, Seven Wonders, by Fleetwood Mac. 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

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7:27

Preview: DA Congress

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2026/04/10

John chats Lukhona Mnguni, Political analyst giving a preview on the DA Congress that is set to take place this weekend. For the major elective event, which will begin on Saturday and conclude on Sunday with voting and the introduction of the new leadership, more than 2,000 candidates began to arrive in Johannesburg on Thursday. 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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9:19

Ipid report exposes misconduct in...

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2026/04/10

John chats to Kyle Cowan, Kyle Cowan, Investigative Journalist at News 24 about the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) recommending disciplinary action be taken against one of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s senior protectors. This is in connection with running an off-the-books mission to recoup the stolen Phala Phala United States (US) dollars. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon

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8:40

Riveting Master Chef

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2026/04/10

John chats Master Chef Judge, Chef Katlego Mlambo on the intricacies of the Master Chef season 6. The subject of this week's elimination is chicken, a traditional South African staple. 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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5:10

Madlanga Commission resumes

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2026/04/10

John chats Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the latest regarding the Madlanga Commission. Umashi Dhlamini, The Suspended Tshwane Metro police deputy chief, testified at the 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

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4:10

Ramaphosa tours Kusile Power Station

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2026/04/10

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN reporter, about President Cyril Ramaphosa's first tour of the Mpumalanga Kusile Power Station since it reached full generating capacity. 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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7:49

Nearly 110,000 illegal immigrants from South Africa are ...

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2026/04/09

John chats to Dr Leon Schreiber, Minister of Home Affairs on nearly 110,000 illegal immigrants from South Africa being deported by Home Affairs. 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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6:22

Dignity SA challenges assisted dying

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2026/04/09

John chats to Professor Willem Landman, Chairperson and Co-founder of DignitySA, about the nonprofit's legal battle to lift the assisted suicide law. 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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5:44

Your House, Your Home - electrical DIY comes with its...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/09

John chats to Connie Jonker, Technical Lead at Safehouse about the safety risks when it comes to electrical DIY. 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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4:48

Proposed legislation protecting whistleblowers

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2026/04/09

John chats to Patricia Mashale, A whistleblower, about her opinions regarding the draft legislation protecting whistleblowers, which calls for direct imprisonment and criminal punishment for anyone who divulges a whistleblower's identity. 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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8:51

A draft bill on the protection of whistleblowers

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2026/04/09

John chats to Ben Theron, CEO of the Whistleblower House on a draft bill on the protection of whistleblowers suggests criminal prosecution and direct imprisonment for anyone who releases the identity of a whistleblower. Today, Minister of Justice Mmamoloko Kubayi officially released the Protected Disclosure Bill, which is set to strengthen the protection of people who disclose information on corruption or unlawful activities. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show

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8:37

Shooting in Ormonde

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/09

John chats to Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, SAPS Spokesperson on the events that led to the shooting in Ormonde. 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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5:27

Madlanga Commission resumes

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/09

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the day's happening at 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 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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4:50

EFF Briefing outcomes

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/09

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on the highlights of the media briefing that the EFF had. 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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4:49

Power bank recall

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/08

John chats to Prudence Moilwa, The National Consumer Commission's Head of Complaints and Investigations, on letting customers know about the ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Bank recall. 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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7:33

The US Iran two week cease fire, where to from here ?

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/08

John chats to Dr Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat and Director at RiskRecon about the US and Iran two-week ceasefire. What are the conditions on both sides, and what are the expectations of this lasting? 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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7:56

702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/08

John chats to Alison Collier, CEO of Endeavor SA on Harvest Fund III having closed at R230 million, according to Endeavour South Africa. This venture fund unites institutional investors and entrepreneurs with the goal of supporting and growing South Africa's upcoming generation of high-growth digital companies while sharing their triumphs. 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

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5:41

Solar energy can be used to power locally constructed el...

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2026/04/08

John chats to Professor Thinus Booysen, Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University on the professor describing how they rode a South African-made electric motorbike all the way from Kenya to South Africa using only solar power. 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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6:42

Hundreds of students are left without classrooms after a...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/04/08

John chats to Keagan Everson, SGB Chairperson at Riverlea High School on the high school being damaged by fire, nine classrooms were destroyed. 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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