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Drive with John Perlman

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Madlanga Commission
Johannesburg
South African Police Service
World Cup
Cyril Ramaphosa
Bafana Bafana
Julius Malema
Hawks
Parliament
Imogen Mashazi
Julius Mkwanazi
EMPD
United States
City Of Johannesburg
Cape Town
Johannesburg, South Africa
IPED Report
MTN
Mental Health

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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Jeremy Veary
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Thabiso Goba
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John Perlman
Host of the driving desk/news program; long-time South African journalist known for interview-led discussions on current affairs.

Reviews

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

    Do not like

    Apple Podcasts
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    Werner.......
    South Africa8 months ago
  • Left wing politics and boring

    Left wing politics, boring

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werner.......
    South Africa10 months 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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Listeners appreciate concise, local-focused news and strong interviewing; some find ads disruptive.
A few criticisms mention excessive advertising and perceived political bias by some listeners.
Positive notes highlight credibility and top local journalist hosting.

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Malema allegedly implicated in fuel tender
Q: Does any of this relate to investigations that you did and if so, how?
Yes, we previously coveredJohannesburg and Tswane tenders in 2019, showing how the EFF leveraged political influence to steer tenders and the emergence of front companies tied to Malema, with evidence of pay-for-play and subsequent overpayments and court actions.
Treasury denies July funding to about 70 municipalities
Q: What mechanisms exist beyond withholding funds to ensure municipalities follow through on reforms?
Possible mechanisms include invoking section 139 as a last resort, transferring powers to provincial administers, requiring exhausted avenues and clear roadmaps, and empowering municipal managers to resist political pressure—though success depends on political will and capacity.
Treasury denies July funding to about 70 municipalities
Q: What exactly is Treasury hoping to achieve by withholding funds from the municipalities, and is this approach likely to change behavior?
Treasury is using withholding as a leverage to compel municipalities to implement governance and capacity-building measures, but experts warn that political and managerial will are the real drivers, and without genuine will, the tactic may fail or backfire.
Who was Lt.Gen Sindile Mfazi ?
Q: Can you outline the sequence of events that led to the exhumation of Lt. Gen. Mfazi and what the forensic findings initially showed?
The family's suspicions arose quickly after Mfazi's death in 2021, prompting authorities to exhume the body within a month; initial reports suggested COVID-19 as a cause, but later forensic testing indicated poisoning, which propelled a murder investigation.

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What is Drive with John Perlman about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show presents daily South African news and current affairs with a strong emphasis on governance, politics, economics, and investigative journalism. Episodes feature high-profile analyses of national issues, parliamentary proceedings, municipal finances, and major legal cases, often with expert guests and on-the-ground reporting. A standout pattern is timely, in-depth discussions around governance, corruption, and policy, paired with accessible explanations of complex topics. The program tends to mix hard news with investigative insights and practical implications for citizens, businesses, and policymakers, making it a go-to for listeners seeking informed perspectives on South Africa's current events.

A notable strength is its ability t... more

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