Primedia Broadcasting

Drive with John Perlman

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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

Anele Mgudlwa, One of the producers and founder of Rose and Oaks Media  25.09.2026

John chats to Anele Mgudlwa, One of the producers and founder of Rose and Oaks Media on The Finale Week of The Masked Singer SA Season 3.   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 go...

Madlanga Commission rejects taxi boss Bafana Sindane Karinda Jagmohan, EWN Reporter 25.09.2026

John chats to Karinda Jagmohan, EWN reporter, about the Madlanga Commission rejecting taxi boss Bafana "King of the Sky" Sindane's request to delay his appearance and mandating that evidence connected to him be heard on Monday, September 28.   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 th...

More than 50 000 SASSA recipients suspended Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson 25.09.2026

John chats to Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson about the crack down on SASSA recipients, after more than 50 000 recipients were suspended.    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...

The PSL turns 30 years old 25.09.2026

John Perlman is in conversation with football commentator Mark Gleeson about the history of the PSL as the league celebrates 30 years.  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...

Great White Shark spotted in False Bay Rob Lawrence, Founder of the African Shark Eco Charters 24.09.2026

John chats to Rob Lawrence, Founder of the African Shark Eco Charters on a Great White Shark been spotted in False Bay for the first time in eight years.   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 sen...

SA teenager Mika Abrahams charting a path to F1 24.09.2026

John chats to Mika Abrahams, motor racer about his journey in the motor racing world, and finds out about his plans and dreams of reaching F1.    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...

Celebrate Heritage Month with Gallo100 Claire Johnston, Mango Groove Lead Singer 24.09.2026

John chats to Claire Johnston, Mango Groove Lead Singer on the oldest independent record label in Africa celebrates its 100th anniversary, Gallo Music.   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...

Heritage Celebrations Anelitha Fandese, EWN Reporter 24.09.2026

John chats to Anelitha Fandese, EWN Reporter on Heritage Day where President Cyril Ramaphosa led the national celebrations in Oudtshoorn in the Western 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...

There are 22 confirmed cases of Mpox Karinda Jagmohan, EWN Reporter 24.09.2026

John chats to Karinda Jagmohan, EWN Reporter, about how the health department has obtained small amounts of Mpox vaccines in response to local outbreaks. There are 22 confirmed instances of Mpox in various sections of the nation.   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 i...

The IEC says political parties have the responsibility to help restore public trust ahead of the local government elections 23.09.2026

John chats to Masego Sheburi, Deputy CEO at the Independent Electoral Commission about the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct, and the responsibility political parties and candidates have to help restore public trust ahead of 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 weekday...

Dealing with Gauteng's waste management challenges Ewan Botha, Gauteng MEC Environment 23.09.2026

John chats to Ewan Botha, Gauteng MEC Environment, about Gauteng's waste management challenges. How is the city dealing with litter, illegal dumping, recycling, and promoting a cleaner city?   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 intervie...

In conversation with Ninety One Trinisha Chanka, Actively Managed ETFs Strategy Lead at Ninety One 23.09.2026

John chats to Trinisha Chanka, Actively Managed ETFs Strategy Lead at Ninety One on a growing category that combines the accessibility of an ETF with the expertise and decision-making of active investment management.    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 o...

Preview Proteas Vs Australia cricket series Stuart Hess, Sports Reporter with Times Live 23.09.2026

John chats to Stuart Hess, Sports Reporter with Times Live on the of preview  the Proteas versus Australia cricket series.   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. Jo...

Interest rates announcement Ray White, 702 Presenter 23.09.2026

John chats to Ray White, 702 Presenter on the announcement of the interest rates. The South African Reserve bank has hiked the rates by 25 base points.   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...

A senior police officer court appearance on suspicion of sexual offenses. 22.09.2026

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, a suspended Deputy National Commissioner, appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg on five accusations, including rape, human trafficking, and child sexual grooming.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each w...

Women's Legal Centre challenge law they say silences victims of sexual violence  22.09.2026

John chats to Bronwyn Pithey, Lawyer for the Women's Legal Centre about the legal challenge by the Women's Legal Centre which looks at  two sections of the Criminal Procedure Act that makes it a crime to identify a person accused of a sexual offence before they plead.      702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on...

SIU searches and seizes PSIRA's property 22.09.2026

John speaks to Chad Thomas, CEO of IRS Forensic Investigations, about the Special Investigating Unit carrying out a search and seizure warrant at the Centurion, Pretoria, location of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).     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...

After a futile search in Nepal, Terricia Govender's family returns to SA 22.09.2026

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter, about Terricia Govender's family returning to the country after searching for her in Nepal. After the disastrous floods last month, she is one of six South Africans who are currently unaccounted for in the Asian nation.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday...

Police arrest three suspects for murder victim  21.09.2026

Thabo chats to Nkosikhona Malinga – Mnisi, EWN Reporter on the police arresting three suspects for the murder victim found in Dawn Park.   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...

The Court affirmed ownership of a firearm does not automatically terminate when a firearm license expires 21.09.2026

Thabo chats to Dr Herman Els, Executive Chair of the National Hunting and Shooting Association, about a historic win for South African gun owners and dealers. The Court affirmed that ownership of a firearm is not automatically terminated when a firearm license expires, lapses, or is not renewed.     702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team ke...

Madlanga commission - The Return of Sibanyoni 21.09.2026

Thabo chats to Karinda Jagmohan, EWN Reporter on Joe Sibanyoni returning to the Madlanga Commission of inquiry stand to testify to additional allegations against him.       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 dai...

Mpox cases in South Africa  21.09.2026

Thabo Shole Mashao chats to Professor Helen Rees, Executive Director of Wits RHI, co-chairs South Africa’s Mpox Incident Management Team overseeing South Africa’s Mpox response and is Board chair of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, about the fast rise in Mpox cases South Africa.       702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio s...

All you need to know about special votes 21.09.2026

Thabo chats to Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Operations at the IEC about what you need to do in order to apply for a special vote for the local government elections taking place in November.      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...

DBE approves foundation phase catalogue for implementation  21.09.2026

Thabo chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Reporter on despite the flaws found during the procurement process, the Foundation Phase National Catalog is prepared for implementation.     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...

A Song, A Book and A Dish with John Van De Ruit 18.09.2026

On this instalment of A Song, A Book, and A Dish, John Perlman is in conversation with John Van De Ruit, celebrated South African novelist, actor, playwright, and producer, known for his talents both on the stage and as an author. His bestselling novels in the Spud series have become a significant part of South African literature and culture. You’re listening to 702 Drive with John Perlman ....

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