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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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8:11

Madlanga Commission continues

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2025/11/03

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the current developments of today's sitting of the Madlanga Commission. In Sandhurst, Johannesburg, last year, witnesses to the capture of infamous billionaire Katiso "KT" Molefe at his multimillion-rand residence testified before 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

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6:35

InBrief Standard Bank with Noloyiso Mpanza

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2025/11/03

John chats to Noloyiso Mpanza, Executive Lead for Sustainable Finance at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking on sustainable trade finance including tools like green and social Letters of Credit, that is helping de-risk major infrastructure projects while ensuring they deliver positive environmental and social impact. 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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10:07

The government has completed its first independent...

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2025/11/03

John chats to Rudi Dicks, Head of the Project Management Office in the Presidency, about the government having completed its first independent assessment of metro performance. Councils have also signed off on eight key accountability requirements for the initial group of seven participating metros as part of the second phase of local government reforms under Operation Vulindlela. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each

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7:21

In Conversation with Liberty

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2025/11/03

John chats to Shiela Anne Robey, Liberty Certified Financial Adviser to find out how to successfully plan financially. From obtaining a financial plan to unlocking your financial potential. 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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6:18

Explaining the GNU retreats

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2025/11/03

John chats to Dr. Levy Ndou, Political analyst about his thoughts on political leaders gathering for a retreat to talk about the GNU. Along with representatives from the ANC, DA, IFP, Patriotic Alliance, FF Plus, UDM, Rise Mzansi, Al Jama-Ah, PAC, and GOOD, the meeting was attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile. 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

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4:27

Reiger Park mass shooting

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2025/11/03

John chats to Jabulile Mbatha, EWN reporter about the most recent developments surrounding the mass shooting that occurred in the Reiger Park neighborhood. It is believed that on Saturday night, two cars' occupants randomly opened fire. 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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14:55

A Song, A Book And A Dish Brian McFadden, Singer of...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/31

John chats to Brian McFadden, Singer of BoyzLife and Former Singer of Westlife in this edition of A Song, A Book And A Dish. The Irish singer and songwriter takes us on a rich journey of the thrill he calls 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

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9:37

Should online gambling ads be banned, a debate ?

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2025/10/31

John chats to two guests about online betting advertising in South Africa, and whether these ads should be banned. He chats to one guest who is for the ban, Koshiek Karan, Investment banker & financial activist, founder of financial literacy platform: BankerX, and another guest who is against the a ban, Oresti Patricios, Brand Thinker & CEO at Ornico. 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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7:10

Concern over teachers mental health

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/31

John chats to Sandile Ntshalintshali, Acting Manager of Legal and Ethics at The South African Council for Educators on the increasing burnout and the compromised mental health of teachers. 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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11:27

BBBEE – government procurement

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2025/10/31

John chats to Tshediso Matona, Commissioner of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission on shedding light on how government procurement is used to boost genuine empowerment. Are beneficiaries of BEE procurement required to source goods and services from other black entrepreneurs? 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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7:12

In conversation with Vodacom

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2025/10/31

John chats to Lukhanyo Zahela, Acting Executive Head of Security, Vodacom Business on Vodacom Business having launched its Extraordinary Business Advisory Board, a platform designed to help South African organisations navigate digital transformation with confidence. 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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4:52

CoJ vs informal traders

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2025/10/31

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on the legal battle between the City of Johannesburg and the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa regarding the metro's decision to kick out unlawful sellers. 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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4:28

SA’s gambling crisis

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2025/10/31

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Parliamentary Reporter about the nation's gambling problem. Citing the industry's growing influence on vulnerable populations, such as students and grant recipients, Rise Mzansi is pushing for a significant overhaul of online gaming rules. 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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8:09

Former high school coach of Laura Wolvaardt remembers...

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2025/10/30

John chats to Thanersen Pillay, Principal at Sunridge Circle High School, who coached Laura whilst she was at Parklands College. 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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8:22

Your House, Your Home - Boreholes

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2025/10/30

John chats to Derek Whitfield, President of Borehole Water Association on what one needs to know regarding boreholes and their benefits. 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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5:47

Serving a car with over 1 million kilometres

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2025/10/30

John chats to Aadil Mia, Mechanic at Sportline Auto, about a Mercedes-Benz C200 W202 which has achieved an extraordinary milestone of over 1000 000 km’s. This feat, he says, is the result of careful ownership and expert maintenance spanning over three decades. 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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4:32

Madlanga Commission update

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2025/10/30

John speaks to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on today's proceedings and more. According to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, following a police search on his Pretoria residence, suspected criminal syndicate head Vusi "Cat" Matlala turned to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for assistance. 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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7:13

In Conversation with Auto & General

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2025/10/30

John chats to Storm Mhlambi, Senior Manager for Specialist Liabilities at Auto & General to unpack how Events Liability Insurance cover works, who needs it, and why it’s changing the game for event organisers across 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 and makes sense of what is going on

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6:07

Critical skills crunch deepens in South Africa as...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/30

John chats to Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb about the findings of the 2025 Critical Skills Survey, which reveals that 84% of large corporations and multinational companies experience challenges in sourcing highly skilled talent, a jump from 79% in 2024. 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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3:40

Judgment in Luthuli inquest

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/10/30

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the most recent developments surrounding the Chief Albert Luthuli Inquest. Luthuli died from injuries consistent with assault, the judge concluded. 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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