
The days news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm weekdays.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 763 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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John chats to Ntando Rambani, Actress and Author in this instalment of A Song, A Book and A Dish.
In her recently published book From One Mother to Another, the award-winning actress and social media celebrity sheds light on generational pain and the... more
John chats to Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral for Electoral Matters at the IEC on the objections brought by some parties in the local government elections.
702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his tea... more
John chats to Professor William Gumede, The Founder of Democracy Works Foundation and Professor, School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand on the likely coalitions that may be a result of the local elections.
702 Drive with John Perlman... more
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 t... more
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A great, time-efficient way of keeping abreast with South African news and issues, hosted by a top local journalist. Keeps it simple and interesting.
Top and tail with adverts that are repetitive and boring. Pity as the interviews are generally good.
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Apple Podcasts | #189 |
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The show centers on current South African news and politics, delivered with clear, experienced hosting and a focus on practical implications for listeners. Episodes frequently cover governance, public safety, policy changes, and high-profile legal or political developments, often featuring expert guests, analysts, and on-the-ground reporters. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex topics into accessible discussions, sometimes including local government actions, court proceedings, and technology/policy intersections. The format and guest mix make it useful for listeners who want concise, stakeholding perspectives on pressing issues, and for sponsors seeking a locally engaged, policy-aware audience.
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Drive with John Perlman launched 6 years ago and published 763 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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