Drive with John Perlman
Over 140 000 candidates submitted their nominations to contest 10 500 seats
John Perlman speaks to Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for Electoral Operations on the number of nominations received by the IEC and how it's managing the processes leading up to the elections. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team…
06:10
Phala Phala Review application
John Perlman speaks to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter who gives an update on the evidence related to Ramaphosa's Phala Phala matter being under scrutiny in the Western Cape High Court. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 7…
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Dear Woolies, how about a sponsored series on Karoo lamb and rooibos?
John Perlman speaks to Johann Kirsten, Professor of agricultural economics at Stellenbosch University, and the director of the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) on his opinion piece on News24 suggesting a series on Karoo lamb and rooibos tea, highlighting the need for increased education about Sou…
07:28
Basic Education says they need R120bn for infrastructure
John Perlman speaks to Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education on the department's invitation for the private sector to assist it in filling in its R120 billion infrastructure needs. They touch on how the private sector could benefit from that, and the department's cancellation of the Foundatio…
10:57
41 arrested during Joburg construction site blitz
John Perlman speaks to Jomo Sibiya, Deputy Minister of Labour on the consequences of the employment of illegal immigrants. They also touch on the progress made in the hiring and training of labour inspectors. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his tea…
10:57
Cat Matlala Court case- New evidence brought in
John Perlman speaks to Dimakatso Leshoro, EWN Reporter who gives an update of the court appearance of Vusumui CAT Matlala and four others. They also touch on some of the charges being attempted murder amongst others, and the state introducing new witnesses to the case. 702 Drive with John Perlm…
05:19
Madlanga Commission: Feroz Khan's medical matters and Godfrey Lebeya's testimony
John Perlman speaks to Karinda Jagmohan, EWN Reporter who updates on what happened at the Madlanga commission today. They touch on Feroz Khan's lawyers and their insistence that his medical matters being publicized will cause further distress and Godfrey Lebeya's testimony. 702 Drive with J…
06:57
My Vote Counts calls for stronger political funding disclosure
John Perlman speaks to Joel Bregman, Project Lead for Money in Politics at My Vote Counts discussing their call for stronger measures for political funding disclosure as the country heads to the local government elections. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show.…
09:56
Buhlebendalo Mda to perform at the 2026 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival
John Perlman speaks to Buhlebendalo Mda, Musician and performer at the standard bank Joy of Jazz on her upcoming performance at the festival as she pays tribute to the late Busi Mhlongo and how is preparing for it. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John an…
04:31
The failure of Higher Education to track which degrees lead to jobs and which don't.
John Perlman speaks to Songezo Zibi, Chair of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts discussing the failure of the department of higher education to track which degrees and qualifications actually lead to jobs and which do not. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based …
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