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Drive with John Perlman

Primedia Broadcasting
South Africa
Palm Ridge Magistrates Court
Networking For Introverts
ANC
NERSA
Busisiwe Mkhwebane
2030 Reading Panel
Renewable Energy
City Power
Marikana Massacre
Yemi Alade
Swimming
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Bail Hearing
M-Pox
Johannesburg
Electricity Regulation Amendment Act
ESCOM
Department Of Home Affairs
Leon Schreiber

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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Connie Jonker
Technical lead at Safehouse
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Patricia Mashale
Whistleblower, former administrative officer in the Free State SAPS
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Episode: Proposed legislation protecting whistleblowers
Ben Theron
CEO of the Whistleblower House
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Episode: A draft bill on the protection of whistleblowers
Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi
SAPS spokesperson
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Episode: Shooting in Ormonde
Willem Lundman
Professor and co-founder of Dignity SA, invited to discuss the assisted dying legal challenge
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Prudence Moilwa
Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission
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Episode: Power bank recall
Alison Collier
CEO of Endeavor SA
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Episode: 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. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through the traffic. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Drive with John Perlman. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 (SA Time) to the Drive with John Perlman broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/G5olsbR or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/75M9Chd Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702
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Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University
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Episode: Solar energy can be used to power locally constructed electric motorcycles in Africa

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John Perlman
Host of Drive with John Perlman; prominent SA news presenter with extensive interview experience.

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3.6 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • do not like

    Do not like

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werner.......
    South Africa5 months ago
  • Left wing politics and boring

    Left wing politics, boring

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werner.......
    South Africa7 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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Some listeners perceive political framing as biased or polarizing.
Highlights SA-focused, concise local news and expert commentary.
Ads are a common complaint that can interrupt interviews.
Content is informative and grounded in policy and economics of SA.

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Hundreds of students are left without classrooms after a school fire
Q: What is the extent of the damage and the implications for the next term of schooling and beyond?
Keagan Everson explains seven classrooms affected, including the library and science labs, with no injuries, and outlines immediate priorities for securing the site and planning for the upcoming term.
In conversation with MTN Business
Q: What security measures does MTN emphasize for cloud adoption by SMEs?
MTN highlights essential controls like single sign-on with multi-factor authentication, zero trust network access, and overall security across devices and applications to protect cloud environments.
Pistachio - the next big thing?
Q: Why Pistachios?
The guest explains that pistachios represent a unique opportunity for diversification in the Northern Cape, offering a high-value crop with favorable climatic conditions and a potential counter-cycle supply to the Northern Hemisphere.
Proposed legislation protecting whistleblowers
Q: What should be the most important priority of a whistleblower protection bill?
The protection of whistleblowers themselves, including ensuring their job security and personal safety, because without protection there is no information coming forward to expose misconduct.

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The show delivers South Africa–focused news analysis across economics, policy, infrastructure, and international affairs, with guests ranging from government officials and economists to industry leaders and diplomats. Episodes frequently connect macro trends to everyday impact, exploring topics like water and sanitation, fuel and tax policy, digital transformation for SMEs, and energy costs, while also covering sports and global diplomacy. A distinctive strength is a practical, on-the-record approach that pairs robust reporting with expert context, helping listeners understand policy choices, market dynamics, and their implications for households and businesses.

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1. Willem Landman
2. Connie Jonker
3. Patricia Mashale
4. Ben Theron
5. Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi
6. Willem Lundman
7. Prudence Moilwa
8. Alison Collier

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