
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 Perlman speaks to Singer and song writer, Langa Mavuso about his favourite song, book and dish.
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... more
John Perlman speaks to the Vice Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission, Janet Love about the Electoral Commission allowing the affected political parties to resubmit their candidate lists following Constitutional Court ruling
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John Perlman speaks to Randall Abrahams about his song for this week and unpacks something significance of the lyrics
702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday aftern... more
John Perlman speaks to the Minister of Sports in Rwanda, Nelly Mukazayire about Rwanda being picked to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993.
702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you compan... 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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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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