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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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8:32

Today is World Aids Day and looking at the state of...

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2025/12/01

John Perlman chats with Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, to discuss World Aids Day, looking at the latest stats, stigma around HIV/AIDS and treatment available. 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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6:37

What happens to the victims of a disaster a year later

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/01

John Perlman chats to Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of Gift of the Givers to discuss how survivors rebuild their lives after devastating storms. 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

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8:15

NCR responds to scam

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/01

John Perlman chats with Lynette De Beer, CEO NCR (National Credit Regulator)to discuss debt review scam. 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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8:21

Driving licences moving to 8-year validity

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2025/12/01

John Perlman chats to Collen Msibi, Department of Transport Spokesperson to discuss department of transport moving driving licences to an eight-year validity period. 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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7:29

Case against 5 suspects arrested in Russian military...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/01

John Perlman chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter to get an update on the Russian military recruitment case with 5 suspected being arrested thus far. 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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12:38

A Song, A Book and A Dish Mandla Mashimbyi, Proteas...

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2025/11/28

John chats to Mandla Mashimbyi, Proteas Women Head Coach in this instalment of A Song, A Book and A Dish. He shares wisdom and how he has always been into sport. 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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4:33

MK Party MP gets hijacked

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/28

John chats to Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party Spokesperson on the MK Party demanding increased security after MP Vusi Shongwe hijacked. 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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4:29

Crime statistics released

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/28

John chats to Professor Jacob Mofokeng, Independent Crime and Security expert, unpacking the crime statistics. Crime statistics reveal that while murders have decreased, they are still around 63 per 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

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8:23

Randall’s One Song – Kris Kristofferson, Sunday...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/28

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, Sunday Morning Coming Down, by Kris Kristofferson. 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

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6:07

Tshwane mayor benefits illegally

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/28

John chats to Cilliers Brink, DA Caucus Leader in Tshwane on the about the Tshwane ANC deputy mayor unlawfully making money off of an R300 million deal. 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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8:26

East London airport down

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/28

John chats to Avhapfani Tshifularo, Chief Executive at the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa on the SARS licensing dilemma that has reduced East London Airport's jet fuel supply to one day's worth. 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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4:07

Madlanga Commission

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/28

John chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on his thoughts regarding the latest regarding 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

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3:58

Tshwane's deputy mayor allegedly benefitted from tender

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/28

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the Tshwane Deputy Mayor conflict of interest report. He was found to have benefited from a company doing business with the municipality. 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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9:21

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala testifies before the...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/27

John chats to Jeff Wicks, Investigative Journalist at News24, to get his thoughts on Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala testimony before the ad-hoc committee? 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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2:58

Your House – Your Home: How much is too much...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/27

John chats to Paul Vonk, Gardening Expert on how much is too much rain water for your garden? 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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4:12

702 In Conversation with Salga

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/27

John chats to Sithole Mbanga, Salga CEO on the 2025 SALGA National Members Assembly entering its final stretch in eThekwini. Over the past few days, municipal leaders from across the country have tackled the big questions – from economic resilience and digital transformation, to climate readiness and strengthening municipal finances. And now, as the Assembly prepares to conclude, the focus turns to the commitments, action plans, and resolutions that will shape service delivery in the months

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5:43

Candidates shortlisted to replace Batohi

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/27

John chats to Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of CASAC on his thoughts on the six potential candidates that have been shortlisted to succeed Shamila Batohi as NPA head. 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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8:38

Last round of By-elections for 2025 not great for ANC

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/27

John chats to Wayne Sussman, Elections Analyst about the latest round of by-election results. 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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7:55

South Africa not invited to next G20

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/27

John chats to Daily Maverick journalist Peter Fabricius on the US banning South Africa from attending the G20 Leaders' Summit next year in Miami. 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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6:50

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala implicates Cele

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/11/26

John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter about the contentious businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's appearance before the Parliament Ad Hoc Committee looking into police corruption. Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been charged by Matlala of lying under oath while testifying before the Ad Hoc committee. He claims to have given Cele a total of R500,000 in two cash payments. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on

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