Primedia Broadcasting
Drive with John Perlman
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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Latest episode
Oct 30, 2026
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Episodes
Legal issues raised by Impeachment Committee 09.09.2026 5:28
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...
Intimidation regarding advocates 08.09.2026 4:01
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...
African National Congress appeals to Electoral Court for not submitting some of its candidates 08.09.2026 7:08
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...
Australia to compel social media companies to let consumers choose not to use algorithms 08.09.2026 10:49
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...
1.5m in bribes in one day in Joburg 08.09.2026 8:26
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...
The 702 Gauteng’s Greatest Awards, powered by Yoco 08.09.2026 4:37
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...
Song, A Book and A Dish Tshepo Mohlala, Tshepo Jeans Founder and Creator 11.07.2026 15:13
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...
BMW recalled almost 11,000 vehicles? 10.07.2026 12:19
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...
Randall's One Song - Holding Out For A Hero, Bonnie Tyler 10.07.2026 7:17
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...
Why is the Comrades Marathon for 2027 under threat? 10.07.2026 12:04
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...
Enyobeni Tavern owners found liable 10.07.2026 10:09
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...
Commission hears recording 10.07.2026 4:03
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...
illicit trade in drugs for weight loss 09.07.2026 6:27
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...
Extension of the Madlanga Commission 09.07.2026 6:28
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...
Business and labour raising alarm - collapsing of UIF system 09.07.2026 6:28
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...
What happened to the suspended Headmistress at Pretoria High School for Girls ? 09.07.2026 5:15
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...
The four suspects arrested 09.07.2026 6:05
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...
The excitement in Morocco ahead of the quarter final 09.07.2026 7:40
John chats to Ikram Srahna, Morocco World News journalist on the excitement in Morocco ahead of the quarter final tonight against France in the World Cup, 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...
In Conversation with Standard Bank 09.07.2026 5:07
John chats to Jacob Moshokoa, Cape Talk Presenter on Africa Unlocked, that is hosted by Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, which is one of the continent's leading business conferences, bringing together influential voices from business, government and finance to explore practical ways to accelerate growth 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show...
Madlanga Commission: SAPS's asset disclosure processes have flaws, according to a World Bank expert 09.07.2026 6:12
John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter, on an expert witness who testified before the Commission and revealed flaws in the asset disclosure procedures used by the South African Police Service. He has put together a study outlining the shortcomings of the SAPS's lifestyle reviews and audits. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team ke...
A look at Joburg's finances 08.07.2026 15:33
John chats to Dada Morero, Johannesburg Executive Mayor on the back of his media briefing, the mayor expands on the finances of Johannesburg. 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...
World Cup Biases 08.07.2026 7:47
John chats to Mark Gleeson, Football commentator about the Egypt coach's and others' vehement concerns that the refereeing during their World Cup defeat to Argentina was biased. 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...
Post analysis - Dada Morero Presser 08.07.2026 11:14
John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor of Daily Maverick on a post analysis of the media briefing by the Joburg Executive Mayor Dada. The National Treasury has imposed corrective measures on 69 municipalities, including Johannesburg, with the goal of safeguarding public funds and compelling councils to improve their financial management. 702 Drive with John Perlman is...
Trump says Iran deal over 08.07.2026 10:25
John chats to Professor James Ker-Lindsay, Expert in international relations, on Donald Trump's claim that the temporary agreement to cease the war is "over" following Iranian strikes. 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 intervi...
Follow up on the mass arrests of illegal miners in Westonaria. 08.07.2026 8:48
John chats to Christopher Rutledge, Executive Director of the Mining Affected Communities United in Action Advice Office on his thoughts regarding mass arrests of illegal miners in Westonaria. He offered support for the raids, saying they were more effective than usual. 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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