Drive with John Perlman

John chats to David van Wyk, A mining specialist on the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation, the nine suspects are scheduled to appear before the Edenvale Magistrate's Court in Gauteng following their alleged illegal possession and selling of precious metals.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each...

John chats to Mthokozisi Dube, Editor at FAR Post on the SAFA elective conference and that issues that have risen as a result.     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...

John chats to Dr Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat and Director at RiskRecon on the continuous tensions between Iran and The United States of America, resulting in the increase in oil prices.     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 wh...

John chats to Keith Rampton, General Manager for the Lonehill Residents Association, about the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which will allow the LRA to play a more active role in addressing local infrastructure challenges, including potholes, while working alongside the city.      702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his tea...

John chats to Pieter-Steyn de Wet, Hortgro’s Information Manager on the country now having an opportunity to export cherries to China and the potential 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 new...

John chats to Dr David Harrison, CEO of the DG Murray Trust about a model that involved the private sector improving public schools.      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 wh...

John chats to Nkosikhona Malinga- Mnisi, EWN Reporter on the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates' Court decision about 23-year-old Ayanda Dludla's request for bail with following his return to court with a new application based on fresh facts. Dludla is charged with fourteen counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and allegations of careless and dangerous driving.       702 Drive...

John chats to De Wet Engelbrecht CEO and Deputy Fire Chief of Fire Ops SA on a firefighting project with Discovery Insure and Fire Ops SA.  Solar-related structural fires now account for 1 in 4 structural fires, revealing a growing risk linked to home solar installations.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 7...

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter on the legal problems the impeachment committee is experiencing due to the revocation of the evidence leader recommendation.       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 th...

John chats to Advocate Don Mahon, The chairperson of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates, over the statement released by Advocates for Transformation regarding intimidation and threats against Advocate Advocate Sandile Khumalo SC, Myron Dewrance SC, and their families and wider social networks.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team k...

John chats to Dr. Shadi Maganoe, Lecturer at Wits School of Law who specializes in Constitutional Law, Governance, and Legislative Oversight, on the ANC's appeal to the Electoral Court over some of their candidates' non-submission for the Local Government Elections.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each wee...

John chats to Arthur Goldstuck, The Founder of World Wide Worx and the Author of Hitchhiker's Guide to AI on Australia, who is advocating for major social media site users to be able to choose not to be included in the algorithm. Is it technically feasible? What financial repercussions might Meta and others face?     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. Jo...

  John chats to Michael Sun, DA Spokesperson: Community Safety / DA Main Member: Committee for the scrutiny of subordinate legislation  Gauteng Provincial Legislature on the Democratic Alliance's revelation of Gauteng Metro Police corruption, including a bribe of R1.5 million.   702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company o...

John chats to Varushka Singh Gopal, Previous winner - COO of the Bryanston Market on her experience as a previous of The 702 Gauteng's Greatest Awards powered by Yoco. She took home the award for Greatest food & Crafts market.     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 ne...

John chats to Tshepo Mohlala, Tshepo Jeans Founder and Creator in this instalment of A Song, A Book and A Dish. Tshepo Jeans was founded in 2015. 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 g...

John chats to Prudence Moilwa, The National Consumer Commission's Head of Complaints and Investigations on the reason behind why BMW recalled nearly 11,000 vehicles?     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 newsm...

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, Holding Out For A Hero, Bonnie Tyler.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Joha...

John chats to Mark Leathers, Chairperson of the Comrades Marathon, on KZN Athletics' threat to prevent the 100th race after the Comrades Marathon Association announced the date of the race without the province's approval.     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 is...

John speaks with Ntombizonke Mgangala, A parent, spokesperson, and secretary of the families of the victims of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy; Sinothando, her 17-year-old niece, perished in the incident. Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi, a married couple, were found accountable for the Enyobeni Tavern disaster by the East London Regional Court.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg bas...

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on The Madlanga Commission, after listening to a recording of a fight between senior intelligence officer Feroz Khan and Leonora Phetle, a brigadier in the same unit.     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...

John chats to Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela, CEO of The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority on the increasing spike of illegal weight-loss drug trade.    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 news...

John chats to Jeremy Michaels, Spokesperson of The Madlanga Commission on the extension of the Madlanga Commission. Instead of the initially scheduled date of August 31, the Commission will submit its findings on Monday, November 16, 2026.    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 wit...

John chats to Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator on the demise of the UIF system.      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 invi...

John chats to Craig Hezlett, Former Chairperson for the SGB Pretoria High School for Girls on what happened to the suspended Headmistress at Pretoria High School for Girls, who was suspended on three charges. We find out if she was cleared or not?       702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afterno...

John chats to Jeff Wicks, Investigative Journalist at News 24, on the four suspects who were taken into custody by the Madlanga Commission's Recommendations Task Team.  These suspects include former City Manager Imogen Mashazi and suspended City of Ekurhuleni head of legal services Kemi Behari.   702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep...