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Drive with John Perlman

Primedia Broadcasting
South Africa
Madlanga Commission
Johannesburg
South African Police Service
Cape Town
United States
Cyril Ramaphosa
Hawks
Parliament
Imogen Mashazi
Julius Mkwanazi
EMPD
Bafana Bafana
World Cup
City Of Johannesburg
SANDF
Johannesburg, South Africa
Kat Matlala
IPED Report
Foot and Mouth Disease

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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John chats to Dr Mike Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority on this instalment of A Song A Book and A Dish. Masiapato worked in the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster for twenty years.

He has worked for the Financial... more

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John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where the testimony of suspended KZN Hawks head Leseja Senona is being heard.

702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team ... 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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John chats to Philiswe Gumede, The General Manager for Oyster Box on being selected as one of the winners of The Durban Tourism Business Awards.

She won two awards in the Meetings, Incentives and The Accommodation - Hotel categories.

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

Reviews

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

    Do not like

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werner.......
    South Africa7 months ago
  • Left wing politics and boring

    Left wing politics, boring

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werner.......
    South Africa9 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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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NPA withdraws suspension letter of Adv Ntaba
Q: So the alert was from a friendly person, I'm using the word friendly in the most general sense, saying, listen, you could be at risk based on the assessments we've done. Can I follow that up then, if I've understood that correctly and ask you this?
The police are pursuing where the threat might have originated, with NkA indicating that this was a matter investigated by law enforcement and that further steps will be taken by the police.
NPA withdraws suspension letter of Adv Ntaba
Q: I want us to be very clear on what you just said, Mr. Kganyago, you said the person who alerted him was that a person who sent a friendly warning saying this could be dangerous or did the person in fact threaten them?
Kganyago explains that the alert came from a person within the law enforcement process, who assessed the risk and gathered information; it was not the actual threatener, and the alert was about potential danger based on his assessments.
Two arrested in Mozambique, SA to start extradition process in Kruger Park murders
Q: What is the status of the suspects and what assurances exist about extradition?
The suspects have been arrested and reportedly confessed to Mozambican police; extradition to South Africa is set to commence, reflecting strong cross-border cooperation.
Stats SA releases Residential Property Price Index Report
Q: Why did freehold properties outperform sectional titles during the period analyzed?
Freehold properties have generally been in higher demand and, combined with lower relative costs when rates fell, led to stronger price growth compared to sectional titles, which typically are smaller and cheaper but did not see the same rate of demand.
Stats SA releases Residential Property Price Index Report
Q: What exactly does the RPPI tell us? What do those numbers mean?
The RPPI is an index focusing on growth rates rather than the absolute price level, similar to how the CPI is interpreted; it tracks how prices are moving over time rather than the current price of any single property.

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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. Mpumelelo Zikalala
2. John Loos
3. Koketso Mpshane
4. Willie Aucamp
5. Candice Magen
6. Ntabi Singh Dubuzana
7. Gavin Jacob
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