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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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3:35

Briefing to the Joint Standing Committee...

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2025/12/05

John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Reporter on the outcomes of the briefing to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence by the SANDF on readiness and logistical support to Operation Mistral rotation, the country’s support to the United Nations in the DRC. 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

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5:11

Loyiso Masuku elected ANC Johannesburg leader in...

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2025/12/05

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter about the fact the ANC in Johannesburg has a new regional leader, Loyiso Masuku who emerged victorious in a tight race against outgoing chairperson Dada Morero. 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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7:33

Is SA taking the correct steps in response to...

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2025/12/04

John chats to Dr Kingsley Makhubela, Risk Analyst and Former Diplomat about the way in which SA is handling the United States saying that SA will not take part in the G20 in 2026 to be held in the USA. 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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3:27

Madlanga Commission continues

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2025/12/04

John chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on the day's proceedings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Suspended Police Commissioner Senzo Mchunu took the 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 travel

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6:47

Your House - Your Home: Residents demand permanent...

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2025/12/04

John chats to Keith Elliott, A resident of Johannesburg and volunteer Director of Kya Sand Burning Wasteland Community Forum NPC, to get an update on what the City of Joburg are doing with regards to an illegal dump in Kya Sands which in contravening bylaws, health regulations, and is affecting residents in and surrounding areas of Kya Sands. 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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9:30

EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifies before...

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2025/12/04

John chats to Jeff Wicks, News24 Investigative Journalist about the testimony of EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi before the Madlanga Commission. What do we make of the things he has said 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

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9:04

Costly data and inadequate internet connectivity

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2025/12/04

John chats to Ashraf Patel, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue, on South Africa's costly data but inadequate internet access. He also draws comparisons between the digital economies of Brazil and 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. John and

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3:43

Zuma loses appeal

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2025/12/04

John chats to Karyn Maughan, News 24 legal journalist, about Former President Jacob Zuma's unsuccessful attempt to appeal the ruling for him to reimburse the R28.9 million bill for his private legal bills at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. 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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5:55

Bryanston house an informal settlement

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/04

John chats to Alex Patrick, News 24 journalist about a luxurious house in the Bryanston district that was taken and used as a cover for an unofficial settlement. 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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7:05

Minding Your Money - Bitcoin vs Gold: A Simple...

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2025/12/04

John chats Paul Roelofse, Certified Financial Planner on explaining the key differences between Bitcoin and gold, in recent times gold and Bitcoin prices have achieved record levels. 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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6:42

Boks could face All Black in Quarterfinals of the...

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2025/12/03

John chats to Craig Ray, Sports Editor at Daily Maverick about the 2027 World Cup draw, and finds out what this means for the Springboks ? 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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5:05

Madlanga Commission of inquiry

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/03

John chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on the day's proceedings of 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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4:27

Unpacking the Senzo Meyiwa trial

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2025/12/03

John chats to Linda Mnisi, Newzroom Afrika Reporter on the latest regarding the Senzo Meyiwa trial - a trial within a trial. 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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6:30

South Africa's exclusion from the inaugural G20 conferen...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/03

John chats to Kesaobaka Nancy Mopipi, G20 Researcher at South African Institute of International Affairs commenting on the possible reasons why South Africa was excluded from first G20 conference 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

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8:57

Parly rejects matric pass score

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2025/12/03

John chats to BOSA leader Dr Mmusi Maimane, on parliament rejecting their bid to have the matric pass mark being increased to 50%. 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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6:02

Business confidence for q4 figures released

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2025/12/03

John chats to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management about the latest Business Confidence Index for SA which is pointing up. What does this all mean for the economy? 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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7:34

SA excluded from G20 first meeting

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/03

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Parliamentary Reporter, about Zane Dangor, Director General, confirming to Parliament that the country was left out of Sunday's meeting, which was intended to begin planning the G20's activities for the upcoming 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

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4:06

Looking at the latest GDP stats

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/02

John Perlman chats with Xhanti Payi, an economist and strategist to discuss the latest stats for the GDP and what these numbers might mean for South Africa and South Africans. 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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7:59

Madlanga Commission Update

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/02

John Perlman chats with Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter to get an update on today’s Madlanga commission proceedings. 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

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9:01

702 In Conversation with Wits Professor Glenda Gray,...

Drive with John Perlman ·

2025/12/02

John Perlman chats with Wits Professor Glenda Gray, Professor and Director, Wits Infectious Diseases and Oncology Research Institute to discuss the important to create the WITS BioHub in Africa and how it will fill in the gap in the current global health research landscape. Further touching on how the BioHub will accelerate the development of new vaccines, diagnostics, treatments, and what that might mean for ordinary South Africans. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio

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