Best Not Your Average Book Report Podcasts (2025)

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A Song, A Book and Dish - Justice Edwin Cameron, Former Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa 15:29

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7h ago15:29

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John chats to Justice Edwin Cameron, Former Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, a man who has a brilliant legal mind and a heart of gold in A Song, A Book and A Dish. He takes us through an intricate journey that he calls life. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company o…

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Latest on Madlanga Commission 2:56

6h ago2:56

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John chats to Jeremy Michaels, Madlanga Commission Spokesperson on the latest developments regarding the Madlanga Commission. Are all systems ready to go? 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 i…

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Insolvency attorney shot dead 5:21

6h ago5:21

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John chats Pieter du Toit, News 24's Assistant Editor, on the shooting of renowned bankruptcy lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk. 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…

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Randall’s One Song – Steely Dan, Any Major Dude with Tell You 8:37

13h ago8:37

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John chats to Randall Abrahams who is a walking encyclopaedia 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, Any Major Due with Tell You, by Steely Dan. 7…

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Tax to pay VAR 8:42

10h ago8:42

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John chats to Nqobile Ndlovu, Sport Business Expert on tax money being used to fund VAR and what that means in laymen's terms. 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 newsmake…

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Should there be clear food labels for food marketed to children ? 8:18

7h ago8:18

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John chats to Zukiswa Zimela, HEALA’s Communications Manager about their national call for Front-of-Package Warning Labels in 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 d…

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Average age of uniformed regular SANDF personnel is 39 7:43

12h ago7:43

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John chats to Darren Olivier, Director at African Defence Review about the SANDF personal figures which came as a result of a parliamentary question. The SANDF has 69 392 “active” personnel in the national defence force, with an average age of 39. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you compan…

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Standard Bank B20 recommendations 8:42

1d ago8:42

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John chats to Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank Group CEO and Chair of the B20 South Africa Finance & Infrastructure Task Force on the B20 South Africa hosting a policy recommendation handover event. The B20 Recommendations Handover Event marks the formal submission of outcomes from the eight task forces to the G20 Presidency. 702 Drive with John Perlm…

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Lesufi warns of 'unprecedented number of evictions and dismantling of informal settlements' in Gauteng . 8:14

1d ago8:14

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John chats to Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng Premier about the issue of illegal land grabs in Gauteng, and what role the city plays when it comes to privately owned land that gets grabbed, versus government land? 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 …

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Your House, Your Home - relief coming for homeowners with solar 7:57

1d ago7:57

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John chats to Advocate Stefanie Fick, OUTA's Executive Director of Accountability, about the R20,000 relief that homeowners who have rooftop solar will receive and why it's significant. 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 is…

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Usindiso Final Report 9:41

1d ago9:41

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John chats to Lauren Royston, Director of Research and Advocacy at Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa about the key findings of the final Usindiso Report. 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 wi…

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Emergency Medical Services crisis 7:17

1d ago7:17

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John chats to Mpho Mpogeng, President of the South African Emergency Personnel's Union, about the ongoing paramedic crisis and ambulance shortage plaguing the nation's emergency medical services. 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 n…

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Standard Bank B20 - Motheo Khaoripe, 702 Business Correspondent 7:38

1d ago7:38

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John chats to Motheo Khaoripe, 702 Business Correspondent on The Business 20 which has handed over its key recommendations to government ahead of the G20 summit in November. The 30 recommendations are expected to form part of the final meeting that will see South Africa hand over the G20 presidency to the U.S. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johan…

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Bi Elections update 6:53

1d ago6:53

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John chats to Wayne Sussman, Elections Analyst on the bi election results in the Limpopo and Northern Cape provinces. 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 ma…

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Car recall continues 4:56

2d ago4:56

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John chats to Warren Tucker, Motor Enthusiast and vehicle reviewer on the continuous recalls of cars and the reasons behind it. Some Ford Mustangs, Transit Custom cars, the BMW X3 (G45) series, some Volkswagen Polos, and Hino 500 series buses are among the manufacturers impacted. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. …

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Police opens cases against perpetrators 5:50

2d ago5:50

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John chats to Dumisile Cele, National Executive Officer of Childline South Africa on how the police in the province of the Eastern Cape have opened several cases against adults accused of impregnating minors and how parents aren't reporting such instances. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep y…

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Minding your Money - new retirement risk add-ons 6:58

2d ago6:58

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John chats to Paul Roelofse, Certified Financial Planner, to shed light on how the cost of water is joining medical aid as the new retirement risk - and why this matters to pensions. 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 issue…

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Slow implementation behind commission 6:13

2d ago6:13

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John talks chats to Jabulani Sikhakhane, Editor of The Conversation Africa, about his opinion piece about the lack of analysis into the reasons behind the slow implementation of the Zondo commission's recommendations regarding state capture and the need to reconsider the monitoring of what transpires after a public inquiry. 702 Drive with John Perl…

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Has Joburg Mayor Morero delayed the appointment of City Manager ? 6:06

2d ago6:06

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John chats to Anna Cox, Daily Maverick Journalist about a scoresheet for aspirant Johannesburg city managers obtained by Daily Maverick, which shows former incumbent Floyd Brink in pole position for a return. But Mayor Dada Morero has not approved his appointment. Why could this be the case ? 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk…

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Talking sex education at schools 8:12

2d ago8:12

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John chats to Professor Azwihangwisi Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Professor and Director of the School of Social Sciences at UNISA and Co – author on how to effectively introduce and teach sex education at schools. 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 wi…

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Latest developments at GEPF 8:44

2d ago8:44

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John chats to Sikonathi Mantshantsha, News 24 Investigative Journalist on the latest regarding the Government Pension Administration Agency saga. 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…

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Usindiso Commission 5:38

3d ago5:38

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John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the latest regarding the Usindiso Commission of Inquiry final report. 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 …

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Does a company have the right to find out who blew the whistle on alleged corruption ? 5:04

3d ago5:04

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John chats to Puke Maserumule, Labour law specialist about the legalities involving the Government Pensions Administrations Agency contracting a forensic investigations company to track who released information on alleged corruption. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each …

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Latest on Madlanga Commission 7:29

3d ago7:29

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John chats to Jeremy Michaels, Madlanga Commission Spokesperson on the latest developments regarding 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 newsmaker…

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Green Tip - Paper recycling 7:38

3d ago7:38

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John chats to Samantha Choles, Communications Manager, Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa on tips for better paper recycling which encompasses the processing of used office paper, magazines, newspaper, cardboard boxes and paper packaging for use in new paper products. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show.…

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The Western Cape High Court hears a case about decriminalisation of sex work 12:04

3d ago12:04

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John chats to Megan Lessing, SWEAT's Media & Advocacy Coordinator about The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce, and a sex worker who is contesting laws that criminalize consenting individuals who request and perform sexual activities for pay, claiming that these laws are unconstitutional. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg base…

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How the black mamba could help SAFEGUARD human health by acting as an early warning tool in pollution hotspots 9:03

3d ago9:03

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John chats to Professor Graham Alexander, Co-author of the study and Professor of Herpetology at the University of the Witwatersrand, about how the black mamba could also help to safeguard human health by acting as a novel early warning tool in pollution hotspots. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his tea…

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Residents contending with dry taps 5:32

4d ago5:32

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John chats to Shantel Da Gama, Coronationville Resident about the ongoing water problems that have left them without water for extended periods of time. 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 int…

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Court denies murder accused's application 5:41

4d ago5:41

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John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter about the most recent developments in the Senzo Meyiwa Trial, which is a trial inside a trial. The Pretoria High Court has rejected Mthokoziseni Maphisa's request for acquittal. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afte…

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City of Johannesburg has completed repairs to the once-bustling road, which was torn apart by a gas pipe blast more than two years ago. 4:09

5d ago4:09

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John chats to Zweli Nyathi, CEO at the Johannesburg Roads Agency about the city having completed repairs to the once-bustling Lilian Ngoyi Street, which was torn apart by a gas pipe blast more than two years ago. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Ca…

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The Springbok Women claim the greatest result in their history as they reach the Quarter finals of the Women’s World Cup 4:56

5d ago4:56

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John chats to Laurian Johannes-Hoeft, Springbok Women's Assistant Coach about their victory against Italy over the weekend, which sends then into the quarter finals at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. 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 …

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Swimming pools not ready for spring 8:15

5d ago8:15

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John chats to Alan Fritz, President of Swimming South Africa and Obakeng Ramabodu, MMC for Environment and Agriculture on the delay in the reopening of public swimming pools in Tshwane. 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 is…

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Province with the highest grocery prices 4:19

5d ago4:19

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John chats to Sibusiso Mboto, The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group's Advocacy Coordinator, on which province has the highest grocery prices in the nation and why. 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…

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Defying authority 8:31

5d ago8:31

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John chats to Professor Alex van Der Heever of the Wits School of Governance on President Cyril Ramaphosa and interim Police Minister Firoz Cachalia's concerns regarding the acts of police chief Fannie Masemola in relation to an investigative team looking into political killings and its caseloads. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based…

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AfriForum disparages condition of the country's illegal landfills. 8:46

5d ago8:46

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John chats to Marias de Vaal, the advisor for environmental affairs at AfriForum, on the civil rights organization's most recent report, which found that only 22% of the 169 dump sites nationwide that were assessed earlier this year significantly met minimum standards. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and hi…

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Government Pensions Administration Agency – Update on fictitious lease agreements 8:04

5d ago8:04

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John chats to Sikonathi Mantshantsha, Investigative Journalist at News 24 about the a company called Shula Developers paying back R36 million to the GPAA for an irregular payment it received almost a year ago for a fictitious office lease. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702…

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A Song, A Book and A Dish- Dr Saths Cooper, Black Consciousness leader, past president of the International Union of Psychological Science, the Pan-African Psychology Union and the Psychological Society ... 15:03

8d ago15:03

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Thabo chats to Dr Saths Cooper, Black Consciousness leader, past president of the International Union of Psychological Science, the Pan-African Psychology Union and the Psychological Society of South Africa, a man who wears many hats in A Song, A Book and A Dish. He takes us through a magical journey that he calls life. 702 Drive with John Perlman …

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NERSA electricity error explained 5:38

8d ago5:38

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Thabo chats to Nhlanhla Ngidi, Salga's Head of Energy and Electricity, about the consequences of NERSA's mistake. Over a number of years, consumers will possibly have to pay an additional R54 billion in higher electricity rates. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekd…

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Comedian lands in hot water 6:52

8d ago6:52

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Thabo chats to Anton Taylor, Comedian and content creator about his home being raided by the Hawks after he made a satirical video that was allegedly pocking fun at suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. 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 w…

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Randall’s One Song – Sithola uThando Feat.Shenge & MaGumede wenu 10:59

8d ago10:59

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Thabo chats to Randall Abrahams who is a walking encyclopaedia 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, Sithola uThando Feat.Shenge & MaGumede wenu.…

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Ekurhuleni taxi strike 9:36

8d ago9:36

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Thabo chats to Andile Mngwevu, MMC for transport in Ekurhuleni on the taxi strike in Ekurhuleni and what the way forward is. 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…

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Possible collapse of City of Johannesburg 8:37

8d ago8:37

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Thabo chats to Khanya Vilakazi, Political Analyst on his thoughts of the possible collapse of governance within the city of Johannesburg due to the internal tensions that the ANC has with its coalition partners. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Cat…

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Contra.Joburg festival 4:25

8d ago4:25

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Thabo chats to Sara Hallett, Director of Contra.Joburg on the visual arts festival that is from the 30 - 31 August. During Contra.Joburg attendees will be invited to see the city with different eyes. 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 t…

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Ekurhuleni Taxi Violence 4:50

8d ago4:50

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Thabo Shole Mashao chats to Jabulile Mbatha, EWN on the taxi violence that erupted in Ekurhuleni. 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…

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Top elite cricket countries such as South Africa, England and Australia continue to draw heavily from private education systems 10:06

9d ago10:06

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John chats to Professor Habib Noorbhai, Professor in Health & Sports Science at the University of Johannesburg on why countries such as South Africa, England and Australia continue to draw a significant amount of talent from private education systems. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you co…

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Jagersfontein anniversary 4:58

9d ago4:58

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John chats Hassen Lorgat, Convenor at CSOs Tailings Working Group on his thoughts on the third year anniversary and on how the community has been since the disaster. 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…

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Police Dockets released 4:28

9d ago4:28

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John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter on The Political Killings Task Team receiving back an estimate of 121 police dockets. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant General based his allegations of political meddling on the dockets. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you c…

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Your House, Your Home - fees and duties that are often overlooked by homebuyers when they buy into sectional titles and gated communities 7:13

9d ago7:13

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John chats to Marina Constas, Director of BBM Attorneys about some of the overlooked fees and duties that homeowners come across when buying into estates. 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 i…

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Higher price hikes announced 10:00

9d ago10:00

10:00

John chats Rhulani Mathebula, Executive Manager for Electricity at NERSA on the steeper price hikes announced after regulator’s errors. As a result, consumers will have to cough up R54 billion more through higher electricity tariffs, phased in over several years. 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team…

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In conversation with the Dis-Chem Foundation - 16-year-old has life-changing surgery 7:51

9d ago7:51

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John chats to Jacqueline Kahlberg, Dis-Chem Foundation and Endinako Mahlatshana, beneficiary of the Smile Foundation. Sixteen-year-old Endinako was born with a cleft palate that made it hard for people to understand him; even his teachers suggested a special school. Last year, with the support of initiatives backed by the Dis-Chem Foundation, he ch…