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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

Pistachio - the next big thing?

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2026/04/08

John chats to Warren Winchester, Partner in Alternative Management at Fedgroup on the country’s next big agricultural export may not come from vineyards or citrus groves, but from pistachio orchards stretching across the Northern Cape. 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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4:46

In conversation with MTN Business

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2026/04/08

John chats to Sudipto Moitra, GM: Enterprise Solutions MTN Business about the MTN Cloud Solution Tower and how it helps small businesses become more agile, scalable, and cost efficient – all while unlocking innovation. 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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6:13

Madlanga Commission continues

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2026/04/08

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the day's highlights at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. TMPD's deputy chief, Sean Bolhuis, has taken the witness stand. 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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5:49

20 Head of Mission designates presenting the SA governme...

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2026/04/08

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana about how 20 heads of mission-designate formally confirmed their status as ambassadors and diplomatic representatives to South Africa on Wednesday by sending letters of credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa. 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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7:42

Over 1,000 people were arrested over the crazy Easter we...

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2026/04/07

John chats to Dr Lee Randall, Co - Founder of the Road Ethics Project on nearly 1 000 people arrested for drunk driving over the Easter Weekend. But what real consequences, if any, do they face? 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

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6:31

What states can do in conflict - USA VS Iran

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2026/04/07

John chats to Martha Bradley, Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg in the Faculty of Law, about the deadline given by President Trump to the Iranians about opening the Strait of Hormuz, failing which he will send them back to the Stone Ages with bombing. 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

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6:34

What does the Artemis II space mission mean for mankind?

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2026/04/07

John chats to Rene-Peter Masoen, A Member of the Space Portfolio Committee at NASA Space Apps and AMD (Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa). Local Lead: What is the significance of the Artemis II space mission for humanity in South Africa? 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

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7:35

As gangs spread, west coast cities are lured into the wo...

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2026/04/07

John chats to Aron Hyman, Senior Analyst on the Southern Africa Observatory at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, on how the west coast of the north of Cape Town becoming more and more hubs of cocaine-related gang activity. 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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7:24

"Gate of Tears," a second global shipping chokepoint

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2026/04/07

John chats to Timothy Walker, Senior Researcher on Maritime Security at the Institute for Security Studies, on another chokepoint similar to the Strait of Hormuz. This is mainly concerned with the volume of shipping that passes through this location, which is located on the African coast further south between Yemen and Djibouti. 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

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4:49

Madlanga Commission

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2026/04/07

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the resuming of the Madlanga Commission after two weeks hiatus. 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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7:22

Emfuleni plight continues

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2026/04/07

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter, about his ongoing investigation into Emfuleni villagers who continue to live in filth despite receiving over R700 million in overtime compensation. 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

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8:13

Fannie Nkosi's home is raided

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks with Dr Simon Howell, Criminologist from the University of Cape Town's Centre of Criminology, about latest developments in the Madlanga Commission, as search and seizure warrant is executed at home of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. 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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6:29

New code of conduct on private data of estate,...

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise talks to Marina Constas, Specialist Sectional Title Lawyer at BBM Law, about South Africa’s Information Regulator finalising a code of conduct for how complexes, estates, and gated communities process the private data of visitors upon arrival. 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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4:54

SARS legacy in spotlight as new Commissioner is...

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks with Jashwin Baijoo, Partner and Head of Strategic Engagement and Compliance at Tax Consulting SA, about SARS' continued legacy as Deputy Commissioner, Dr Ngobani Makhubu, ascends to head the revenue service. 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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8:29

Transport Ministry engages churches for Easter safety...

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks with Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, about meeting with the leadership of churches in an important engagement aimed at finding practical solutions to the long-standing challenges of transporting millions of members during major religious gatherings. 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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8:48

Addressing health conditions that need preparation...

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise is joined by Dr Donald Gumede, a Healthcare Practitioner, specializing as a General Practitioner, to discuss health conditions that need preparation before taking long trips ahead of Easter weekend. 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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5:14

Construction sector warns fuel hike threatens...

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks to EWN Reporter, Carlo Petersen, about construction sector warning that fuel hike threatens infrastructure development. 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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8:01

COSATU condemns increase of Cabinet Members and MEC...

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2026/04/02

Kgomotso Modise speaks to Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, about the trade union's strong condemnation of what they call Treasury's tone-deaf decision to increase Cabinet Members and MECs' car limits to R1.1 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

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11:31

Condition of water and sanitation systems

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2026/04/01

John chats to Dr Sean Philips, Director General at the Department of Water and Sanitation on the major reports on the country's water and sanitation systems coming out. 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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8:27

Two...

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2026/04/01

John chats to Chef Basil Holiasmenos, The Owner and creator of The Blockman, about two South African restaurants that have earned spots on the World's 101 Best Steak list. 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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