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The days news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm weekdays.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe days news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm weekdays.
Drive with John Perlman is hosted by John Perlman. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why are the Proteas test matches scheduled outside of weekends? Pholetsi Moseki, CEO of Cricket South Africa" (29 October 2026, 11 minutes), "How will The MK Party fix issues in 702 land? Bongani Baloyi, MKP Joburg Mayoral Candidate" (29 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "Durban unveiled as host city for South Africa’s Olympic bids Mbali Hlophe, Primedia Sport" (29 October 2026, 8 minutes).
Drive with John Perlman publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Drive with John Perlman is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Drive with John Perlman requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Drive with John Perlman's contact route on record: verified email.
John Perlman hosts Drive with John Perlman, a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Drive with John Perlman
John chats to Pholetsi Moseki, CEO of Cricket South Africa, about the scheduling of games for the Proteas Test matches in South Africa. Are we not compromising on bums on seats? 702 Drive with John Perlman is a...
Drive with John Perlman
John chats to Bongani Baloyi, MKP Joburg Mayoral Candidate about how they will fix the cities finances, water issues, and infrastructure challenges, like roads, traffic lights, and street...
Drive with John Perlman
John chats to Mbali Hlophe, Primedia Sport, about Durban announced as South Africa’s host city for potential Olympic Games bids for the 2036 and 2040. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg...
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John chats to Kaizer Kganyago, NPA spokesperson about Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni's Ferraris being parked off after the National Prosecuting Authority issued a preservation order. 702 Drive with John...
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John chats to Omphile Maotwe, EFF Tshwane Mayoral Candidate and Treasurer General about how they will fix the cities finances, water issues, and infrastructure challenges, like roads, traffic lights, and street lights...
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John chats to Dimakatso Leshoro, EWN Reporter, about the 14 members of the SAMWU municipal union who appeared in the Johannesburg magistrates' court. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based...
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John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on the R100,000 bail with stringent terms granted to Suliman Carrim, Businessman from the North West. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based...
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John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on Rajen Sanders, Technical detective testifying on the more than three hours of CCTV footage that was gathered after the killing of rapper 'AKA' and his friend, celebrity chef...
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John chats to Wayne Sussman, Elections Analyst about ENCA's latest polls for different metro's across the country. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his...
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John chats to Kashifa Ancer, Project Lead for Rethink Your Drink, at the DG Murray Trust, about the why the DG Murray Trust (DGMT) is urging South African provinces to restrict alcohol sales for on-site consumption to...
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John chats to Dada Morero, Executive Mayor of Joburg about how they will fix the cities finances, water issues, and infrastructure challenges, like roads, traffic lights, and street lights. 702...
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John chats to Branko Brkic, Founder of Daily Maverick, and Serbian national about how the student movement brought down Aleksandar Vučić. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based...
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John chats to Dimakatso Leshoro, EWN Reporter on the grounds for the postponement of the Katiso "KT" Molefe murder trial. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his...
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John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter, about the 833 cases of gastrointestinal illnesses in Bronkhorstspruit that have been connected to tainted water. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg...
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John chats to Fanie de Villiers, Former Proteas fast bowler about South Africa's victory over Australia and the mindset required to turn an unexpected chance into a famous win. Fanie knows all about doing just that. In...
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John chats to Lorvica Matthews, The chief negotiator for Fedusa and Naptosa, about the early retirement of teachers due to their severe workloads and fatigue. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg...
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John chats to Shabeer Khan, Accountant-General at The National Treasury about the law that will give National Treasury the authority to intervene in local budgets. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a...
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John speaks to Pieter Du Toit, Assistant News Editor at News24 about a court case involving state security agency who wanted a media blackout. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk...
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John chats to Mlungisi Mabaso, IFP Mayoral Candidate for the City of Johannesburg about how they will fix the cities finances, water issues, and infrastructure challenges, like roads, traffic lights, and street lights...
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John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the ongoing AKA Tibz court case. The man shown on CCTV footage trailing about deceased rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his buddy Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane on the day of...
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