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Drive with John Perlman
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Drive with John PerlmanNational Intelligence Coordinating Committee, Dr Ntandazo Sifolo was Thursday's witness at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
Thabo chats to Tsholo Tsoku, EWN Reporter about the latest witness to appear at the Madlanga Commission. National Intelligence Coordinating Committee, Dr…
Drive with John PerlmanOtherwise engaged: Nearly 1.8 million 10111 calls abandoned as SAPS admits staffing crisis
John Perlman is joined by Ian Cameron, DA Police Spokesperson and MP, to discuss the current reality that one in five calls to the police is abandoned, the…
Drive with John PerlmanPersonal Finance Feature
John Perlman speaks to Micaela Giltrow, an Actuary at Invest Technical Marketing at Discovery Invest, to unpack the cost of ageing and how people can prepare…
Drive with John PerlmanThe tree-loving Georgian billionaire, the Pretoria landscaper and the SA baobab export row
John Perlman speaks to Environmental Law Expert at UKZN, Professor Michael Kidd, about the five "intercepted" baobab trees in KZN and the billionaire tree…
Drive with John PerlmanAnti-depressant shortage sparks festive season fears
John Perlman speaks to Khadija Jamaloodien, Chief Director: Health Products Procurement at the Department of Health, about the cause and implications of the…
Drive with John PerlmanSwimming icon Tatjana Smith switches allegiance from South Africa to the Netherlands.
John Perlman speaks with Annemieke Thomaidis, Junior Sports Reporter at Daily Maverick, about Tajana Smith's decision and what it says about support for sports…
Drive with John PerlmanA second heatwave hits Gauteng
John Perlman is joined by SA Weather Services forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela, discussing the second heatwave set to hit Gauteng, its implications and the…
Drive with John PerlmanVusimuzi "Cat" Matlala claims to have been extorted by former Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya
John Perlman is joined by EWN reporter Tsholo Tsoku to discuss alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's claim accusing former Deputy Police Commissioner…
Drive with John PerlmanDue to safety flaws, Chery, Omoda, and Tiggo recalled more than 23,000 cars
John chats to Prudence Moilwa, Head of Division, Complaints and Investigation at the National Consumer Commission on the recall of over 23,000 Chery, Omoda…
Drive with John PerlmanMatlala disputes offering Sibiya impalas as a present.
John chats to Tsholo Tsoku, EWN Reporter on Cat Matlala's denial of having a quid pro quo arrangement with Sergeant Nkosi and Deputy National Police…
Drive with John PerlmanThe IEC has declared a revote in Douglas, Northern Cape
John chats to the Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for Electoral Operations about the destruction of ballots at a voting station in the Northern…
Drive with John PerlmanCoalitions talks continue
John chats Dr Busani Ngcaweni, Director of Centre for Public Policy and African Studies at The Johannesburg Business School of the University of Johannesburg…
Drive with John PerlmanIn Conversation with Discovery Invest
John chats to Micaela Giltrow, Actuary at Invest Technical Marketing at Discovery Invest on how people already in retirement can make their income last while…
Drive with John PerlmanA briefing on court decisions pertaining to the G4S tender to operate Mangaung Correctional Center
John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Reporter on the about the Portfolio on Correctional Services' briefing on court decisions pertaining to the G4S contract to…
Drive with John PerlmanPossible Coalitions scenarios
John chats to Adriaan Basson, News 24 Editor in Chief on the potential coalitions between political parties and Basson develops four scenarios for coalitions…
Drive with John PerlmanElections in South Africa: young people feel are alienated
John chats to Thandi van Heyningen,Senior Researcher, Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the ISS on young South Africans lacking apathy. Young people…
Drive with John PerlmanCOP31 underway
John chats to Professor Jasper Knight, Professor of Physical Geography at Wits University on the relevance Climate Change Conference and key takeaways. Leaders…
Drive with John PerlmanCoalition talks continue
John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on discussing coalition plans with several political parties. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based…
Drive with John PerlmanMadlanga rejects Matlala's request to stop
John chats to Tsholo Tsoku, EWN Reporter on the Madlanga Commission rejecting Cat Matlala's request to stop the commission from using evidence from his plea…
Drive with John PerlmanCoalition talks - KZN
John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the coalition party talks in Kwa Zulu Natal. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show…
Drive with John PerlmanA Song A Book and A Dish Ntando Rambani, Actress and Author
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…
Drive with John PerlmanObjections brought forward: Local government elections
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…
Drive with John PerlmanCoalitions and party marriages
John chats to Professor William Gumede, The Founder of Democracy Works Foundation and Professor, School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand on the…
Drive with John PerlmanRandall's One Song - Remember, By Tman Express, xMellow & Sleazy
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…
Drive with John PerlmanElections numbers analysis
John chats to Jonathan Moakes, Director of SABI Strategy Group on what the current local elections are saying. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg…
Drive with John PerlmanDelays in eThekwini counting
John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the eThekwini vote counting delays caused by recounts. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk…
Drive with John PerlmanGlobal stock markets have tumbled after investors sold tech shares on fears that the US midterm elections
John chats to Duncan McLeod, Editor of Techcentral about the tumble in the stock markets due to concerns US Midterm elections would slow artificial…
Drive with John PerlmanHow is actionsa tracking in the 2026 Municipal Elections?
John Perlman speaks to Michael Beaumont, ActionSA’s National Chairperson, about the party’s performance in the 2026 municipal elections. They…
Drive with John PerlmanHow is Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) tracking in the 2026 Municipal Elections?
John Perlman speaks to Mkhuleko Hlengwa, the National Spokesperson for the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), about the party’s performance in the 2026…
Drive with John PerlmanHow accurate were election predictions?
John Perlman speaks to Professor Pravesh Debba, Principal Statistical Researcher at the CSIR, to assess how accurately pre-election predictions reflected the…
Drive with John PerlmanHow is the ANC Tracking in the 2026 Municipal Elections?
John Perlman speaks to Nomvula Mokonyane, the ANC’s First Deputy Secretary-General, about the party’s performance in the 2026 municipal elections…
Drive with John PerlmanHow Is the DA Tracking in the 2026 Municipal Elections?
John Perlman speaks to Helen Zille, the Democratic Alliance’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate, about the party’s performance in the 2026 municipal…
Drive with John PerlmanRise Mzansi’s Performance in the 2026 Municipal Elections
John Perlman speaks to Magashule Gana the Rise Mzansi’s Chief Organiser and Caucus Whip, about the party’s performance in the 2026 municipal…
Drive with John PerlmanWhat are the numbers telling us ?
John Perlman speaks to Paul Berkowitz, Director at Hlaziya Solutions, to unpack the latest figures from the 2026 municipal election results. What do the…
Drive with John PerlmanLocal Government Elections Update
John Perlman speaks to Paul Berkowitz, Co-founder of The South African Brief, on voter turnout in the local government elections and what it reveals about…
Drive with John PerlmanNew Mayor, Same Bill - SAMWU Says R10.3bn Wage Deal Must Stand
John Perlman speaks to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick, about SAMWU's warning to Johannesburg's incoming administration to honour the R10.3…
Drive with John PerlmanLocal Government Elections Turnout
John Perman speaks to Wayne Sussman, election analyst to get an update on the election turnout thus far. Tags: 702, Drive with John Perlman, John Perlman…
Drive with John PerlmanUS Midterm Elections Results
John Perlman speaks to Kingsley Makhubela, Risk Analyst, about the Democrats' victory in the 2026 US midterm elections and how the results might impact South…
Drive with John PerlmanLocal Government Elections Update Carlo Petersen
John Perlman speaks to Carlo Petersen, EWN reporter to get an update on the election activities in Landsdown voting stations. Tags: 702, Drive with John…
Drive with John PerlmanLocal Government Elections Update Ntuthuzelo Nene
John Perlman speaks to Ntuthuzelo Nene, EWN reporter to get an update on the election activities in Makhanda voting stations. Tags: 702, Drive with John…
Drive with John PerlmanGauteng Pupils Left Stranded as Scholar Transport Operators Down Tools Over R450 Million in Unpaid Bills
John Perlman speaks to Paul Zikhali, Secretary-General of the Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council, about hundreds of Gauteng pupils who missed their exams…
Drive with John PerlmanLocal Government Elections Update Thabiso Goba
John Perlman speaks to Thabiso Goba, EWN reporter to get an update on the election activities in uMshwati voting stations. Tags: 702, Drive with John Perlman…
Drive with John PerlmanLocal Government Elections Update Anelitha Fandese
John Perlman speaks to Anelitha Fandese, EWN reporter to get an update on the election activities in Bronkhorstspruit voting stations. Tags: 702, Drive with…
Drive with John PerlmanLocal Government Elections Update Babalo Ndenze
John Perlman speaks to Babalo Ndenze, EWN reporter to get an update on the election activities in KuGompo voting stations. Tags: 702, Drive with John Perlman…
Drive with John PerlmanLocal Government Elections Update with Karinda Jagmohan
John Perlman speaks to Karinda Jagmohan, EWN reporter to get an update on the election activities in Durban voting stations. Tags: 702, Drive with John…
Drive with John PerlmanAgoa's departure jeopardizes the car sector
John chats to Dr Paulina Mamogobo, Chief Economist at The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa on Naamsa stating that a 83% drop in…
Drive with John PerlmanCommentator paints pictures for visually impaired Deby fans
John chats to Kamogelo "Kamza the Commentator" Senyolo, Commentator about his commentary at the derby, how and why he set this up. 702 Drive with John Perlman…
Drive with John PerlmanCoalitions after Local Government Elections
John chats to Mandy Wiener, Midday Report Presenter, Author, about what will go into the coalitions after the local government elections. 702 Drive with John…
Drive with John PerlmanIn Conversation with The Nelson Mandela Foundation
John chats to Professor Verne Harris, Executive Consultant at The Nelson Mandela Foundation on the 24th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture taking place on Friday, 6…
Drive with John PerlmanFor a "planned and calculated" farm attack, four are in custody.
John chats to Refiloe Seboko, Newzroom Afrika Reporter on the four suspects detained in relation to the savage farm attack on 50-year-old Donovan Marx have…
Drive with John PerlmanMK Party organiser shot dead
John chats to Karinda Jagmohan, EWN reporter on the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's grief over the death of its regional organizer in KwaZulu-Natal on the eve of the…
Drive with John PerlmanHuman Rights Commission inquiry into water and sanitation
John chats to Khululiwe Sithole, Senior Legal Officer at the SAHRC on the SA Human Rights Commission inquiry into water and sanitation in Gauteng being…
Drive with John PerlmanSewage takes over Parktown North
John chats to Robin Binckes, Author on his open later to Ntshavheni Mukwevho the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Joburg Water on raw sewage…
Drive with John PerlmanPrivate jet kills 9 people
John chats to Dr. Guy Leitch, an aviation analyst, about how a private jet headed from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas crashed into the ground in Palm Beach…
Drive with John PerlmanJoburg Needs Faster Growth
John chats to Ann Bernstein, Executive Director at the Centre for Development Enterprise about reasons why Joburg needs faster growth. 702 Drive with John…
Drive with John PerlmanOver the Bosasa corruption network, Agrizzi condemned to pay the State over R1.7 billion
John chats to Kaizer Kganyago, National spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority, about Former Bosasa Chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi, who…
Drive with John Perlman217 Cape metro voting booths are unable to open on time
John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter, about a significant logistical issue that prevented 217 polling places in the Cape Town metro from opening on…
Drive with John PerlmanA Song, A Book and A Dish - Lee Cole, Musician
John Pelrman speaks to Musician, Lee Cole about his favourite book, dish and song ad how his upbringing influenced some of his choices and taste in certain…
Drive with John PerlmanPreview of Agoa
John Perlman is joined by Johann Kotze, CEO of Agri SA, about US' decision to announce its final decision regarding South Africa's AGOA trade benefits this…
Drive with John PerlmanRandall's One Song - Please Don't Go, by KC & The Sunshine Band Randall Abrahams
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…