John chats to Professor Johan Fourie, Professor of Economics at Stellenbosch University, about the dark side of sports betting affecting South African punters. 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 ...
Jun 27, 2025•6 min
John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the outcomes of Floyd Shivambu's briefing. 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 ...
Jun 27, 2025•5 min
John chats to Orrin Singh, EWN reporter on Crime Intelligence Chief Dumisani Khumalo appearing in court alongside six senior SAPS officers. He provides more recent information. 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 conversatio...
Jun 27, 2025•2 min
John chats to Wayne Susman, Elections Analyst on The Patriotic Alliance shocking the Democratic Alliance in the latter’s heartland of Mossel Bay to win its first ward in the municipality. 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 ...
Jun 26, 2025•5 min
John chats to Crystal Orderson, African Correspondent, to find out despite global economic volatility, why Africa remains one of the most attractive investment destinations. 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, ...
Jun 26, 2025•4 min
John chats to Tshidi Madia, EWN Politics Editor on the possible reasons behind the axing of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield. 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 trave...
Jun 26, 2025•5 min
John chats to Andrew Whitfield, DA Member of Parliament and Leader in the Eastern Cape on his axing as the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. 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 t...
Jun 26, 2025•8 min
John chats to Matthew Cruise, an energy expert at Impower, on Eskom confirming that satellite technology is being used to target solar installations that are not in compliance. Homeowners are cautioned to make sure their systems are correctly registered. 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 ...
Jun 26, 2025•6 min
John chats to Jeff Wicks, News24 Investigative Journalist, about a syndicate kingpin in Tembisa hospital corruption, linked to more than 56 shell companies that banked more than R450 million through dubious tenders in just two years, who has been hit with criminal tax charges. 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 newsmak...
Jun 26, 2025•11 min
In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying connected isn’t just important - it’s essential. MTN has introduced its new app to drive digital transformation and empower South Africans to live a modern, connected life. This is a critical step in MTN's ambition to simplify, secure, and improve mobile customer experience. The app boldly addresses the growing need for smarter, faster, and more solution-oriented digital solutions. Joining us to tell us more about the app is Sudipto Moitra, who is the...
Jun 26, 2025•6 min
John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger ,EWN Reporter on the National Assembly returning to consider the Report of the Standing Committee on Appropriations on Division of Revenue Bill. 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 conversati...
Jun 26, 2025•2 min
John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the freedom Charter 70 years down the road. 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...
Jun 26, 2025•7 min
John Perlman chats to Nqobile Ndlovu, Sport Business Expert about some of the SA teams now becoming full members of the United Rugby Championships. They also touch on the significant on- and off-field benefits that they will now have access to. 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 go...
Jun 25, 2025•4 min
John Perlman chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN reporter on the removal of council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu in a motion of no confidence. They also touch on some of the sentiments shared by council members on Mthembu's competency. 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 hi...
Jun 25, 2025•4 min
John Perlman chats to Craig Harding, CEO of Capital Legacy raising awareness about the importance of having a will . They also raise awareness for one to set their affairs in order, avoiding complications when an unfortunate event occurs. 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...
Jun 25, 2025•9 min
John Perlman chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate editor of The Daily Maverick about the motion of no confidence filed against the Joburg mayor Dada Morero. They also touch on the failures of the municipality in providing services for its residents. 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 i...
Jun 25, 2025•7 min
John Perlman chats to Dr Ruth Castelbranco, Senior Lecturer at Wits University about the 50th anniversary of Mozambique's independence. They also touch on the memories and accomplishments of the Mozambican government over the years and also the recent challenges to the democracy of the country. 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...
Jun 25, 2025•7 min
John Perlman chats to Delphine Klassen, Founder and Director of Made in Mzansi about the upcoming flagship event by 702, Walk the Talk. They touch the fun things to expect on route to the destination. 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...
Jun 25, 2025•3 min
John Perlman chats to Daneel Knoetze, Editor of the Viewfinder, about the failing efforts to vet public school teachers. They also touch on the backlog in the system used by the Department of Basic Education to check teachers. 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 h...
Jun 25, 2025•6 min
John Perlman chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter about the motion of no confidence filed against the Joburg mayor. They also touch on the political parties that have abstained from voting . 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 ...
Jun 25, 2025•7 min
John chats to Basil Manuel, Executive Director of the National Professional Teachers' Organization of South Africa, about his thoughts on the new Safe Schools Protocol, which signals a renewed and urgent attempt to stop the increasing levels of violence and crime in schools. The Department of Basic Education and the South African Police Service are working together on this project. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each...
Jun 24, 2025•8 min
John chats to Tebello Sengora, Creator of the Green Shelf network program, about the concept of turning libraries into modular gardens that connect communities with sustainability, literacy, and nature. 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 jo...
Jun 24, 2025•7 min
John chats to Mongezi Koko, EWN Reporter giving an update on the status of the flood causalities in the Eastern Cape. 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 listeni...
Jun 24, 2025•6 min
John chats to Dr. Thami Zakwe, Member of the KZN Unemployed Doctors Task Team, who is participating in their third sit-in of the year outside the Premier's office in KwaZulu-Natal, calling for the urgent posting of provincial positions. 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. ...
Jun 24, 2025•8 min
John chats to Nothemba Madumo, Jazz show host on 702 about the late legendary Jazz artist Feya Faku. The trumpeter died while touring Switzerland. 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 t...
Jun 24, 2025•6 min
John chats to Professor James Ker Lindsay Academic and Analyst on the implications of the US joining the Israel-Iran war. 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 lis...
Jun 23, 2025•10 min
John chats to Dr. Gerhard Verdoorn, CropLife South Africa's Operations and Stewardship Manager and the Director of the Griffon Poison Information Center, about the misunderstanding among farmers and safer pesticide advocates regarding what is and is not prohibited. 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 make...
Jun 23, 2025•10 min
John chats to Hennie van Vuuren, Director at Open Secrets on the arrest of 12 SANDF members who are currently being held for the 2023 murder of a Hawks officer. 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...
Jun 23, 2025•8 min
John chats to Werner Koekemoer, Former Project Manager about the history of the only drivers licence printing machine in the country, that has broken down numerous times. 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 ...
Jun 23, 2025•7 min
John chats to Clive Lazarus, Director of park Village Auctions, and Lead Auctioneer from Park Village Auctions, about the three properties that belonged to a Gupta owned company in business rescue, that will be sold on auction. 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 ...
Jun 23, 2025•5 min
