Shows
Drive with John PerlmanMadlanga Commission resumesJohn chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on today's proceedings of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. He shares the highlights and more thoughts. 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 Dr...
2025-11-2007 min
Drive with John PerlmanAnalysis on the tensions between SA and USJohn chats to Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News on covering the G20 summit and giving his thoughts on the tensions between the United States government and South Africa. 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. ...
2025-11-2009 min
Drive with John PerlmanLast Day of B20John chats to Goolam Ballim, The Chief Economist and Head of Research at the Standard Bank Group on the last day of the B20 Summit, and the main discussion points today have been about converting Africa’s potential into a stable economic market. Business leaders say by making sure there’s regulation transparency, appetite to fund the informal sector and sound infrastructure, the continent can move from emerging to developed in the next coming years, but how does continent move from potential to superpower? 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his...
2025-11-2009 min
Drive with John PerlmanB20 comes to AfricaJohn chats John W.H. Denton, Secretary General of The International Chamber of Commerce on his thoughts on the B20 Summit. He also touches on how difficult is it for organisations like the G20 and his own to influence global trade and economic policy, at a time when decisions made by counties like the U.S, have such consequences. 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 new...
2025-11-1905 min
Drive with John PerlmanB20 kicks offJohn chats to Allan Blue, VP Product Management and Co- Founder of LinkedIn on the kick off of the B20 Summit. He was Co- chair of the Employment and Education Task Force for B20. 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...
2025-11-1905 min
Drive with John PerlmanMadlanga Commission resumesJohn chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on today's proceedings of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Brown Mogotsi was on the hot seat . 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 Dri...
2025-11-1911 min
Drive with John PerlmanAd Hoc Committee resumes: Cedrick NkabindeJohn chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter, about the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee meeting today. Cedrick Nkabinde, The Chief of Staff of Suspended Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, took the stand. He claims to have only had one encounter with Brown Mogotsi. 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 j...
2025-11-1907 min
Drive with John PerlmanIn Conversation with SantamJohn chats to Neptal Khoza, Santam’s Head of Market Development on Santam being a proud sponsor of the G20 Summit. He tells us a bit more about the sponsorship and what it means for Santam, South Africa, and the rest of the G20 countries. 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 t...
2025-11-1907 min
Drive with John PerlmanThe B20 in full swing Richard Rivett Carnac, SABinBev CEOJohn chats to Richard Rivett Carnac, SABinBev CEO on the official kick off of the B20 summit and the conversations that are important to be had. 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...
2025-11-1906 min
Drive with John PerlmanBrown Mogotsi: Madlanga CommissionJohn chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter, about the events of the day at the Madlanga Commission. Businessman Brown Mogotsi informed the commission that Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala had allegedly bribed Lt-Gen, the KZN Police Commissioner. at July, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at his home at uMhlanga Ridge. 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...
2025-11-1807 min
Drive with John PerlmanDifference between weather and climate changeJohn chats to Neville Sweijd, Professor at the School for Climate Studies at Stellenbosch University on understanding the differences between weather patterns and climate change. 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...
2025-11-1806 min
Drive with John PerlmanIn Conversation with Standard Bank China Unlocked with Charl RudmanJohn chats to Charl Rudman, International Sales Manager at Carmien Rooibos Tea this week, about the Carmien Rooibos Tea brand, and how they managed to penetrate the Chinese market with the help of Standard Bank. 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...
2025-11-1808 min
Drive with John PerlmanSome turbulence DA around sackingJohn chats to Rebecca Davis, Daily Maverick Journalist on the internal turmoil in the Democratic Alliance following Dion George's dismissal. 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 with John P...
2025-11-1807 min
Drive with John PerlmanMary De Haas appears at Ad Hoc CommitteeJohn chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter, about Mary De Haas's appearance at the Ad Hoc Committee and her opinions on the political killings task team, which has been accused of being opaque and manipulating evidence. 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...
2025-11-1804 min
Drive with John PerlmanMadlanga Commission continuesJohn chats to Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter on the latest regarding the Madlanga Commission and the key highlights of the day. 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 with J...
2025-11-1705 min
Drive with John PerlmanStandard Bank B20 SummitJohn chats to Motheo Khoaripe, 702 Business Correspondent on the final preparations of the B20 Summit, the official business voice of the G20, kicking off in Sandton from tomorrow to Thursday, 20 November. As lead sponsor, Standard Bank plays a major role in this year’s agenda, with CEO Sim Tshabalala chairing the Finance & Infrastructure Taskforce, and Lungisa Fuzile, Standard Bank’s Africa Regions and Offshore Chief Executive, serving as Deputy Chair. To set the scene ahead of the summit, and tomorrow’s media briefing, Motheo, who is on the ground, is joined by Luthando Vuba, Executive Head of International Trade...
2025-11-1708 min
Drive with John PerlmanProteas win against IndiaJohn chats to Shukri Conrad, Proteas Coach on the team's excellent win against India on Saturday. 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 with John Perlman. L...
2025-11-1709 min
Drive with John Perlman702 In Conversation with ABSAJohn chats to Pascalle Albrecht, Executive for Commercial Issuing Product at Absa Business on credit allowing SMEs to better manage their everyday expenses – especially when they’re on the move and grinding hard. ?Pascalle Albrecht shares more. 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...
2025-11-1707 min
Drive with John PerlmanState of readiness G20John chats to Nokukhanya Mntambo,EWN Business Reporter about the G20 heads of state summit preparedness briefing. At a press conference at the Johannesburg Expo Center in Nasrec, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola gave the update. 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 d...
2025-11-1708 min
Drive with John PerlmanA Song, A Book and A Dish Professor Deresh Ramjugernath, Stellenbosch University Vice-ChancellorJohn chats to Professor Deresh Ramjugernath, Stellenbosch University Vice-Chancellor in this instalment of A Song, A Book and A Dish. Before making Stellenbosch his home, Ramjugernath was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and the Pro Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship at the University of KwaZulu-Natal prior to relocating to Stellenbosch. 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...
2025-11-0711 min
Drive with John PerlmanMchunu hands in devicesJohn chats to Craig Pederson, Forensic Investigator on Minister Senzo Mchunu having handed over his phones and other devices to the police. He touches on what happens when material has been deleted. Is this revealed in some way? 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, a...
2025-11-0707 min
Drive with John PerlmanWeek wrap: Madlanga CommissionJohn chats Orrin Singh, EWN Reporter, who summarizes this week's major findings from the Madlanga Commission. 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 with John Perlman. Listen li...
2025-11-0705 min
Drive with John PerlmanRandall’s One Song – Reiko Ohara, Baby Peacock John chats to Randall Abrahams who is a walking encyclopedia 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 tells us why we should enjoy the song. Today’s song is, Reiko Ohara, Baby Peacock. 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 sens...
2025-11-0708 min
Drive with John PerlmanIs Minister of Sport stepping back from Kyalami F1 decision ?John chats to Sudhir Matai, Managing Editor of Double Apex.co.za, about what looks like uncertainty when it comes to Kyalami hosting the South Arican F1? 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 t...
2025-11-0708 min
Drive with John PerlmanHow to teach someone a South African accentJohn chats to Dr Fiona Ramsay, Accent coach extraordinaire, Dialect coach, Actress and Lecturer on how she goes about teaching accents, particularly the South African one. 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 li...
2025-11-0714 min
Drive with John PerlmanJoint standing committee on defence briefingJohn chats to Babalo Ndenze, EWN Parliamentary Reporter, on the Department of Defense's Joint Standing Committee on the Defense briefing regarding SANDF morale levels. 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...
2025-11-0704 min
Drive with John PerlmanUnderstanding what typhoid is?John chats to Dr Keeren Lutchminarain, Senior Pathologist at the Centre for Enteric Diseases at NICD on understanding the causes behind typhoid and its treatment. 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...
2025-11-0703 min
Drive with John PerlmanHow social media can cause stress in real lifeJohn chats to Dr Herkulaas Combrink, Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures at the University of the Free State on how social media can actually cause stress in real life, and a study that has been conducted to measure this. 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 t...
2025-11-0606 min
Drive with John PerlmanWhat counts as too sick to go to jail ?John chats to Nthabiseng Dubazana, Director of Dubazana Attorneys about what factors come into play for a guilty party, to avoid jail time due to health reasons. 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...
2025-11-0606 min
Drive with John PerlmanYour House, Your Home - Importance of snaggingJohn chats to Tiaan du Toit, Property Inspector about the importance of a snag list. 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 with John Perlman. Listen live on...
2025-11-0612 min
Drive with John Perlman2026 Comrades marathon entries sell outJohn chats to Alain Dalais, General Manager of the Comrades Marathon Association, about the history created as 2026 Comrades Marathon entries sell out in less than ten hours. 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 t...
2025-11-0605 min
Drive with John PerlmanIn Conversation with The Glass Recycling CompanyJohn chats to Kate Kenny, The Glass Recycling Company spokesperson on to how recycling glass can help protect our planet, support livelihoods, and move the country closer to a true circular economy. 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.
2025-11-0607 min
Drive with John PerlmanPresident Ramaphosa Q&AJohn chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Parliamentary Reporter on President Cyril Ramaphosa's Q &A session and points that he touched on regarding the NPA panel and the G20. 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 l...
2025-11-0603 min
Drive with John PerlmanAgrizzi verdictJohn chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on Angelo Agrizzi, Former Bosasa COO being sentenced to 40 years suspended for five years. 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 with J...
2025-11-0605 min