Drive with John Perlman
Ministerial oversight on affected areas
John chats to Dimakatso Leshoro, EWN Reporter on Johannesburg's executive mayor, Cllr. Dada Morero participating in a ministerial oversight meeting with national and provincial leaders to visit to evaluate the current state of Johannesburg's water delivery infrastructure and track ongoing efforts …
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Ad Hoc Committee - O' Sullivan questioned
John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter regarding the highlights that made it in the Ad Hoc Committee. Members of Parliament have questioned Paul O'Sullivan, a forensic analyst, about his enterprises and his nomination to a high-level government job. 702 Drive with John Perl…
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The competition for vital minerals has taken a turn
John chats to Peter Leon, Partner at the international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, on how the US is focusing on Africa and how the competition for vital minerals has changed. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on…
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Water War Room
John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick Associate Editor on her opinions on the establishment of the Water War Room. The initiative was created to address the country's water crisis. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on…
09:27
Madlanga Commission - spotlight on Brigadier Mkhwanazi.
John chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on the day's highlights of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. He touched on the Ekurhuleni Metro Police's hesitation to take action against Brigadier Mkhwanazi. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team ke…
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17 trapped during conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
John chats to Thulani Mahlangu, one of the affected families on the families of South African men caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have made an impassioned plea to President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in the matter and help bring them home. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannes…
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O’ Sullivan takes the stand
John chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter on the day's Ad Hoc Committee sitting. Following weeks of inquiries regarding his looks, forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan addressed Parliament’s ad hoc committee concerning claims of political interference and corruption within the pol…
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The largest airline acquired
John chats to Dr Joachim Vermooten, Independent air transport economist on Harith General Partners, purchasing FlySafair, the biggest airline in the country. With this move, it broadens its remarkable portfolio of transportation and logistics, which already includes investments in Traxtion, Africa'…
07:27
In conversation The Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026
John chats to Rajesh Gupta, Mahindra South Africa CEO on this year's Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026. The event is on the 7 March, this year features iconic music artists such as Zee, Focalistic, Dali Wonga, Zöe Modiga, Mafikizolo, Kurt Darren and Claire Johnston, Blxckie and Maglera Doe Boy with the Ts…
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Madlanga Commission gives false statements
John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter about the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's day's events. The suspended head of legal for Ekurhuleni municipality, Kemi Behari, has admitted to giving the Commission "false" statements 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. J…
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