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Drive with John Perlman

Primedia Broadcasting
South Africa
Madlanga Commission
Johannesburg
South African Police Service
Cape Town
Retirement Planning
Cyril Ramaphosa
Shadrack Sibiya
Discovery Invest
National Prosecuting Authority
Parliament
Suliman Carrim
Independent Directorate Against Corruption
Search and Seizure Law (south Africa)
Madalanga Commission Of Inquiry
National Treasury
Andrea Johnson
Durban
United States
Reserve Bank

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 Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Khululiwe Sithole
Senior Legal Officer at the South African Human Rights Commission
South African Human Rights Commission
Episode: Human Rights Commission inquiry into water and sanitation
Robin Binckes
Author and long-time Johannesburg resident
Episode: Sewage takes over Parktown North
Guy Leitch
Aviation analyst
Episode: Private jet kills 9 people
Ann Bernstein
Executive Director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise
Centre for Development and Enterprise
Episode: Joburg Needs Faster Growth
Kaizer Kganyago
National spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority
National Prosecuting Authority
Episode: Over the Bosasa corruption network, Agrizzi condemned to pay the State over R1.7 billion
Lindsay Dentlinger
EWN reporter covering parliamentary affairs
EWN
Episode: 217 Cape metro voting booths are unable to open on time
Lee Cole
Musician and rink hockey player
Episode: A Song, A Book and A Dish - Lee Cole, Musician
Johann Kotze
CEO of Agri SA.
Agri SA
Episode: Preview of Agoa
Randall Abrahams
Music commentator known for his extensive music knowledge
Episode: Randall's One Song - Please Don't Go, by KC & The Sunshine Band Randall Abrahams

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John Perlman
Host of Drive with John Perlman

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • do not like

    Do not like

    Apple Podcasts
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    Werner.......
    South Africaa year ago
  • Left wing politics and boring

    Left wing politics, boring

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werner.......
    South Africaa year ago
  • Local, interesting and succinct

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PierreQ77
    South Africa3 years ago
  • Too many ads

    Top and tail with adverts that are repetitive and boring. Pity as the interviews are generally good.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Flicycle
    South Africa5 years ago

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Audience appreciates concise, local coverage with expert context.
High regard for on-the-ground reporting and host credibility.
A few critics caution about perceived political bias in topics.
Some listeners feel ads can be repetitive.

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#189
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Talking Points

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Durban unveiled as host city for South Africa’s Olympic bids Mbali Hlophe, Primedia Sport
Q: Who's putting up the money and what needs to happen?
Hlophe says the bid evaluation was led by Robin Reddy and taken to parliament by Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie. Government guarantees would be considered at a later stage, and the IOC would ultimately assess South Africa's capacity to host.
Durban unveiled as host city for South Africa’s Olympic bids Mbali Hlophe, Primedia Sport
Q: First of all, the motivation for Durban, what was that?
Hlophe says Durban has facilities, hotels, stadiums and the willingness to invest in the bid, and could host about 65% of the proposed Olympics. Other cities could host selected sports.
How will The MK Party fix issues in 702 land? Bongani Baloyi, MKP Joburg Mayoral Candidate
Q: A tight ship, you're not going to spend money that you don't have. But what is the principle on borrowing that would underpin that?
Baloyi says borrowing would be limited to capital expenditure for infrastructure, such as electricity, water and roads.
How will The MK Party fix issues in 702 land? Bongani Baloyi, MKP Joburg Mayoral Candidate
Q: You are promising a tightly run city in terms of its finances. If we can't pay for it, we're not going to do it. How sustainable is that going to be though, in the face of what your voters would be expecting from you, and in the likelihood of coalition politics, how are you going to hold that line if you've got other political parties with you who've made promises of their own?
Baloyi says Johannesburg must maintain strong financial management, avoid overcommitting its resources and carefully fund infrastructure. He says coalition proposals must fit within a properly budgeted framework, with private-sector financing considered for some projects.
Why are the Proteas test matches scheduled outside of weekends? Pholetsi Moseki, CEO of Cricket South Africa
Q: How come those countries can do it when we can't?
Moseki says Australia's limited time in South Africa, including the need to play one-day internationals before the team returned home, constrained the Test schedule.

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3. Guy Leitch
4. Ann Bernstein
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