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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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5:15

Senteeko Dam failure warning

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2026/01/26

John chats to Wally Ramokopa, Head of Specialist Unit Dam Safety at The Department of Water and Sanitation about the department’s warning that a dam in Mpumalanga, called the Senteeko Dam could collapse at any moment. 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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6:27

The Madlanga Commission Continues

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2026/01/26

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the recommencing of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu allegedly tried to force a South African Police Service (SAPS) intelligence officer to testify favorably before 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

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9:12

Springboks to play All Blacks in Baltimore…what does...

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2026/01/26

John chats to Professor Michael Goldman, Professor of Sport Management & Associate Dean of Graduate Programs at the University of San Francisco, and still an adjunct faculty member at GIBS, about the Springboks taking on New Zealand in Baltimore, and finds out what this business decision means for the game. 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

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9:25

Kruger National Park woes

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2026/01/26

John chats to Willie Aucamp, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on the Kruger National Park flooding. The Park's repairs will cost R700 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

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9:08

Rand hits R16/$ for the first time since 2022

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2026/01/26

John chats to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management about how for the first time since 2022, Rand falls below R16/$. 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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5:25

Nkabinde inquiry

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2026/01/26

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on the Nkabinde inquiry and the key highlights. 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 Drive

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13:07

A Song, A Book and A Dish Jack Devnarain,...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/01/23

John chats to Jack Devnarain, Chairperson of the SA Guild of Actors, who is well known for his role as Rajesh Kumar on Isidingo. He takes us through his amazing life. 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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6:07

Historic Victory for the Alexforbes Angel Wings

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/01/23

John chats to Sibusiso Sizatu, Alexforbes Angel Wings Crew leader on defying the odds in the Cape2Rio Race. 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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2:59

Malema in court

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2026/01/23

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on EFF Leader, Julius Malema's day in court regarding his firearm case. The Pre- sentencing proceedings is postponed to 15 April of this year. 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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8:28

Randall’s One Song – The Most by Sinéad Harnett

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2026/01/23

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 The Most by Sinéad Harnett. 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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10:48

What is advanced driver training?

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2026/01/23

John chats to Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDRIVE on the back of Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy saying she will make it mandatory for all drivers transporting children to have advanced driver training. We delve into what is advanced driver training and how long do courses take? 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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9:17

DA...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/01/23

John chats to Wayne Sussman, Elections Analyst on his analysis of the bi - elections in George and Tshwane. 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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3:20

Nissan agrees to sell manufacturing plant to Chery

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2026/01/23

John chats to David Furlonger, Editor-at-Large of Financial Mail about Japanese carmaker Nissan agreeing to sell its South African plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, to Chery SA after nearly 60 years of operating the production line. 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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4:33

Memorial Service of the scholar transport children

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/01/23

John chats to Mongezi Koko, EWN Reporter reflecting on the memorial service of the 14 learners who tragically passed away this Monday, a truck and the minibus carrying the kids collided on the R553 Golden Highway. 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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11:16

Demands tougher rules for student transportation

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2026/01/22

Thabo chats to Thabo Maponya, Public Relations Officer of the Greater Johannesburg Learner Transport Organization's, on demands for more stringent rules governing student transportation in the wake of a terrible student tragedy. 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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5:48

Your House, Your Home -...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/01/22

Thabo chats to Chris Yelland, energy expert, regarding his caution regarding the impending legal issues surrounding Eskom's threat to disconnect unregistered residential solar users.South Africans were notified last week by the power company that up to 50kVA must be registered with municipalities or Eskom and adhere to grid code criteria under the Electricity Regulation Act. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday

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3:51

Ad Hoc – Saps Inquiry

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2026/01/22

Thabo chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter on the day's happenings at the Ad Hoc Committee. Julius Mkhanazi, The suspended Deputy Chief of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police, has begun testifying before the ad hoc committee of Parliament, revealing his connections to Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. 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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6:19

Police confirm fatal school shooting in Ntabankulu

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2026/01/22

Thabo chats to Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, Spokesperson of the SAPS Eastern Cape on the fatal school shooting in Ntabankulu, in the Eastern Cape. It is alleged that a former teacher of the school, who was out on bail for sexual assault charges involving learners, forcibly gained entry to the premises by cutting through the perimeter fence. 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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3:57

Gauteng promises security and aid to displaced Sporong

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/01/22

Thabo chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter, on the Gauteng government's pledge to provide aid to the Sporong informal settlement's inhabitants who were forced from their houses by zama zamas. 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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5:37

Vanderbijlpark accident court case

Drive with John Perlman ·

2026/01/22

Thabo chats to Mongezi Koko, EWN Reporter giving more updates regarding the fate of the driver who was involved in crashing into a truck killing 14 school children. 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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