Drive with John Perlman

DA brings legal action against the city for infringing the right to water under the constitution

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:35:42 +0000

John chats to Helen Zille, DA Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate on the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Executive Mayor Dada Morero, and Johannesburg Water have been officially sued by the Democratic Alliance in the South Gauteng High Court for their disastrous mismanagement of the city's
escalating water crisis and their persistent failure to carry out the Water Turnaround Strategy that Council adopted in 2023.

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Who is Feroz Khan?

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:26:29 +0000

John chats to Tebogo Khaas, Chairperson, Public Interest SA on who Feroz Khan is - why is he a person of interest?
15 high - ranking police officers are expected to face before Gauteng courts this week, including controversial Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan, Gauteng Hawks commander Ebrahim Kadwa, and their sidelined national police commissioner supervisor, Fannie Masemola.

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ID request at boom gates could become illegal

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:23:44 +0000

John chats to Ahmore Burger-Smidt, Head of Regulatory and Service lead for Data privacy at Werksmans Attorney on why it might be against the law to request identification at boom gates.

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What next for the impeachment inquiry?

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:11:33 +0000

John chats to Dr Thapelo Tselapedi, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Political Studies University of the Western Cape on the 'what next' for the impeachment inquiry of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Latest regarding Trump and Iran Talks

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:10:07 +0000

John chats to Professor James Ker Lindsay, International Relations expert on the latest regarding the Middle East conflict negotiations with United States of America Donald Trump.

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Madlanga Commission

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:16:40 +0000

John chats to Thabiso Goba on the latest update the Madlanga Commission Inquiry. Goba touches on the drug bust of 751kg of cocaine at Aeroton.

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Speaker announces steps to effect the Concourt Phala Phala judgment

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:47:31 +0000

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter on the aftermath of President Ramaphosa's impeachment inquiry.
The National Assembly Speaker announces 7 steps to effect the Concourt Phala Phala Judgment.

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A Song, A Book and A Dish – Prof Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:04:54 +0000

John Perlman chats to Prof. Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission about his favorite song and dish.

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Political Implications of the Phala Phala ruling

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:43:11 +0000

John Perlman chats with Sanusha Naidoo, Political Analyst about her reactions to the Phala Phala Constitutional ruling today and its impact on the GNU and he also chats t IFP’s Chief Whip, about their perspective on the constitutional ruling today and what this means for the GNU and what can be expected going forward

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Randall’s one song - Calvin Fallo, everybody wanna be in Love

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:18:37 +0000

John chats to Randall Abrahams about his one song, Calvin Fallo, everybody wanna be in Love and why he thinks people should listen to it.

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Phala Phala farm’s report

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:36:45 +0000

John Perlman chats to Professor Richard Calland, Director of Africa Programme at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and author of The Presidents about the tenure former president Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa tenure.

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Phala Phala’s ruling’s reactions

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:28 +0000

John Perlman chats to Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of CASAC about what is expected from the National Assembly going forward and what is he position of the president therein.

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Cabinet has approved the Children's Amendment Bill 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:51:45 +0000

John Perlman chats to David Harrison, CEO of DG Murray Trust about Cabinet approving the Children's Amendment Bill 2026 a landmark moment for young children and the ECD practitioners who fought hard to get here.

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Phala Phala Constitutional ruling

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:39:03 +0000

John Perlman chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter about the Phala Phala ruling and what this means for the ANC and the president

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City of Joburg woes continue

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:40:16 +0000

John Perlman speaks with Managing Director of Municipal IQ, Kevin Allan, about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana writing to the Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero, stating that the City could not afford its recent salary increases because of its bankruptcy.

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Storing fuel on your premises is risky

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:08:40 +0000

On Your House, Your Home segment, John Perlman speaks to Christelle Colman, CEO of Ami Underwriting Managers, about the quiet fire risk of storing diesel and petrol at home, after fears of stockpiling because of rising fuel prices.

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SA Army Foundation looted by its top brass

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:38:28 +0000

John Perlman speaks with National Secretary of the SA National Defence Union, Advocate Pikkie Greef, about two SA Army Foundation officials being fined R20 million each for looting the foundation's coffers.

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Joburg wants households to pay 66% more to receive water

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:35:26 +0000

John Perlman speaks to Senior Financial Journalist at MoneyWeb, Hilton Tarrant, about the City of Johannesburg proposing a 65.6% increase for the water demand management levy charged to households each month from 1 July 2026.

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New witness sheds light on drug theft at Hawks KZN offices

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:03:29 +0000

John Perlman speaks to EWN Reporter, Alpha Ramushwana, about the latest developments in the Madlanga Commission, with retired Hawks officer Jakobus Prinsloo testifying before the commission on the 2021 theft of 541 kilograms of cocaine from the law enforcement agency’s premises.

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Gqeberha residents displaced due to floods

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:01:25 +0000

John Perlman speaks to EWN Reporter, Mongezi Koko, about the heavy rain, strong winds, and persistent flooding that continues to impact several communities across the Eastern Cape, resulting in the displacement of residents and the disruption of critical services.

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Johannesburg severe money woes

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:41:04 +0000

John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor of Daily Maverick on a letter to Mayor Morero, by The Finance Minister cautioning that Johannesburg is in severe financial distress.

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Cocaine worth R13 million found at Durban Harbour

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:06:12 +0000

John talks to Julian Rademeyer, Senior Advisor to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, about the R13 million worth of cocaine that was found at Durban Harbour overnight. The SAPS states: "After drugs were found in Gauteng province in April of this year, information revealed that the drugs entered the nation through Durban Harbour."

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The actual cost of postponing fuel price reform

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:46:58 +0000

John chats to Professor Dumisani Jantjies, Lead Macroeconomic and Fiscal Analyst on is opinion piece that he penned on the real costs of postponing fuel price reform.

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Sit with family of murdered whistleblower

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:31:06 +0000

John chats to Nkosikhona Malinga Mnisi, EWN Reporter on the sit interview he had with the family of slain Emfuleni whistleblower Martha Rantsofu. A few weeks ago at a tire shop in the Vaal, Rantsofu was shot and killed by a shooter; the horrific event was caught on camera

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Madlanga Commission - theft of R200 million worth of cocaine

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:13:28 +0000

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter, about the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's day's events. The theft of R200 million worth of cocaine from a KwaZulu-Natal police storage facility has gained new attention.

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Tolashe denies misleading Parliament

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:09:54 +0000

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN reporter, about a Chinese car donation to the African National Congress (ANC) Women's League that eventually ended up with Sisisi Tolashe, The Minister of Social development's children, she has insisted that she did not deceive Parliament.

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NSFAS woes continue

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:35:48 +0000

John chats to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor of Education at the Stellenbosch University on the consistent woes that National Student Financial Aid Scheme is enduring.

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Madlanga Commission Inquiry resumes

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:30:04 +0000

Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on the latest at the Madlanga Commission Inquiry, during his testimony before the Commission, a senior Hawks officer shared information about the procedures that must be followed when conducting drug raids and seizing narcotics. His statement is laying the groundwork for other witnesses who will testify about the theft of 541 kilograms of cocaine from Hawks offices in Port Shepstone in 2021.

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Farmers respond to: Agriculture Minister

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:09:55 +0000

John chats to Motsepe Matlala, President African farmers union of South Africa and Cattle Farmer on a new program that enables farmers to hire private vets to vaccinate their livestock against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was announced by John Steenhuisen, Agriculture Minister.

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Are we experiencing normal weather patterns?

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:42:21 +0000

John chats to Professor Jasper Knight, Professor of Physical Geography at Wits University in Johannesburg, about the weathers patterns we are experiencing across South Africa. Is this normal for this time of year?

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The government takes action to lessen the impact of anti-immigrant protests

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:35:04 +0000

John chats to Dr Juanita Maree, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders on how Mozambicans are planning to blockade the border post to prevent South African vehicles from passing through on their way to the Maputo port.

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Steenhuisen Gazette's new private immunisation program against foot and mouth disease

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:42:50 +0000

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter on a new program announced by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen that would enable farmers to hire private vets to vaccinate their cattle against foot-and-mouth disease.

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What is the Hanta Virus?

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:44:38 +0000

John chats to Professor Veronica Ueckermann, Head of Infectious Diseases at the University of Pretoria's Department of Internal Medicine on The Hanta Virus.
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde has resulted in three fatalities and three confirmed illnesses.

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Leading legal firms fighting "unconstitutional" BEE legislation in court

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:39:08 +0000

John chats to Kathleen Matolo-Dlephu, Co-Director of Basadi ba Molao and A member of the Legal Sector Code Council about leading legal firms fighting the "unconstitutional" BEE legal code in court. The High Court will hear the case all week.

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To recover human remains, police officer lowered into river teeming with crocodiles

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:28:10 +0000

John chats to Captain Johan "Pottie" Potgieter, Provincial Coordinator for the Mpumalanga SAPS Divers on him being lowered from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested river last week while searching for a businessman who was carried away by floodwater, his remains were found inside the crocodile.

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NSFAS placed under administration

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:14:04 +0000

Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on yet another period of instability and governance issues, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been placed under administration once more.

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There is a new arrangement to convert e-toll gantries

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:11:48 +0000

John chats to Professor Innocent Musonda, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying at the University of Johannesburg about SANRAL and the Gauteng government's agreement to investigate potential uses for the e-Toll infrastructure. Professor Innocent Musonda advises on potential applications and whether this is the most effective approach to do them.

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Taxi owners are increasing fares in Gauteng

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:08:48 +0000

John chats to Theo Malele, National Taxi Alliance Spokesperson on Taxi owners are increasing fares in Gauteng and in the Western Cape, after the industry has been severely strained by a recent spike in fuel prices.

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Police on high alert at Lebombo border

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:47:52 +0000

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter about the police beefed up their presence at the Lebombo Border Post following threats of a protest on the Mozambican side.

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Madlanga Commission: In-camera hearing of Witness G's statement

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:45:27 +0000

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter on Madlanga Commission where Witness G's testimony is to be heard in-camera

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The World Relay Championships commences soon

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:39 +0000

John chats to Mosibodi Whitehead, Athletics Commentator on The World Relay Championships beginning in Botswana over the weekend.

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Trade unions are they still relevant?

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:31:38 +0000

John chats to Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary of The South African Federation of Trade Unions on the state of union movements and their relevance in the country.

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Randall’s One Song – You Don't Know Me, by Willie Nelson

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:21:49 +0000

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, You Don't Know Me, by Willie Nelson.

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DA Tshwane Mayoral candidate Brink announces election pledges

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:20:14 +0000

John chats to Alpha Ramushwana, EWN reporter, about DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate Cilliers Brink, who formally unveiled the party's election promises at the Mamelodi West Community
Center, outlining a precise and doable strategy to revive South Africa's Capital City.

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TEGS is Convening South Africa’s key Edcation Stakeholders to Address SA’s Education Crisis

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:49:50 +0000

John chats to Bogosi Motshwega, Founder of The Edcation and Graduates Summit, about the inaugural Edcation Workshop which is bringing together key voices to confront one of the country’s urgent challenges with the aim to move beyond awareness by enabling meaningful dialogue, diagnosis and shared accountability that leads to progressive impact-led solutions.

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Youth unemployment and Workers' Day

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:44:18 +0000

John chats to Zama Zulu, Executive Director of Masinyusane Development Organisation on youth unemployment and Workers' Day.
Masinyusane is a non-profit organisation based in the Eastern Cape, dedicated to empowering children and youth through education and job creation.
Their mission is to provide opportunities for quality education, talent discovery and development, and support from a team that believes in their potential.

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University of Johannesburg launch augmented reality heritage experience at Melville Koppies on Workers’ Day

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:08:53 +0000

John chats to Dr Izak Potgieter, Researcher and Project Lead at the Meta Verse Research Unit at The University of Johannesburg about an Augmented Reality heritage project at the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and Heritage Site.
What does it entail, and what can people expect?

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Pledge to end child stunting by 2030 –time running out

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:44:49 +0000

John chats to Liezel Engelbrecht, Nutrition Lead of the Hold My Hand Accelerator, incubated by DG Murray Trust on about President Cyril Ramaphosa's promise to eradicate child stunting in South Africa by 2030, but time is already running out.

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Vosloorus Protest

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:39:33 +0000

John chats to Jabulile Mbatha, EWN Reporter on the intensifying protest in Vosloorus. Residents demand safe return of missing businessman.

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20 Artist being sent to the World Cup

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:37:27 +0000

John chats to J Something, Micasa Lead singer on being part of the 20 artists that will be sent to the World Cup to represent South Africa.

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The precious designs of Johannesburg are left to decay in an abandoned building.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:32:33 +0000

John chats to Yunus Chamda, Joburg Crisis Alliance Coordinator about the city's priceless blueprints that were abandoned in a building and left to decay.

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Your House, Your Home - High Court rules that levy recovery cannot be at any cost

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:12:30 +0000

John chats to Marina Constas, Director of BBM Law about a recent High Court ruling which says bodies corporate cannot charge exorbitant costs when it comes to levy defaulters.

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SAHPRA warns of adverse effects of flu medications

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:04:54 +0000

John chats to Tammy Gopal, Chief Regulatory Officer at the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority on the organization's call for people to report adverse reactions to flu medications that include phenylephrine.

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The hazy distinction between guilt by association and risk management

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:40:30 +0000

John chats to Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst on the Johannesburg High Court having to handle the unusual matter of David Kassel versus Thomson Reuters just over eight years ago.

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Liv Golf loses sponsor

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:25:21 +0000

John chats to Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of CashNSport Research & Advisory about LIV Golf's reorganization when Saudi Arabia stops providing funds following the 2026 season.

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702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk launch

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:59:38 +0000

John chats to Nyeleti Magadze, Jozi My Jozi's Workstream Lead for Social and Community Development, on Radio 702 as they proudly introduce the 2026 Walk the Talk, which has been redesigned and is being presented for the first time as the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk. Today is the official entry period for this legendary event. Taking place on Sunday, 26 July 2026.

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Madlanga Commission continues

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0000

John chats to Thabiso Goba, about the main points of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that day. Tshukudu Malatji, The suspended director of Tshwane's asset protection security section, is once again under investigation by the Commission.

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Stadium Management South Africa concerned about coverage of the security arrangements at Derby

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:36:26 +0000

John chats to Bertie Grobbelaar, CEO of Stadium Management SA, on the management's public declaration that they believe the media has not adequately reported the security measures at the Soweto Derby.

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Winning the fight against illegal immigration

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:31:42 +0000

John chats to Jacinta Ngobese Zuma, March and March Leader on what we see as the limitations of the debates that prompted the March and March marches and other protests against illegal immigration and related issues.

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Racemosa Coffee grown in KZN

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:27:14 +0000

John chats to Charles Dennison, The Founder of Cultivar Coffee and Racemosa Coffee, on how most South Africans are unaware that one of the rarest coffees in the world is grown in KZN.

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New data centers to consume 34% of Cape Town's present electrical supply

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:43:29 +0000

John chats to Tony Carnie, Daily Maverick Environmental Journalist on new data centers that will consume 34% of Cape Town's present electrical supply.

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In Conversation with Dischem

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:36:56 +0000

John chats to Jacqui Kahlberg,Dischem Foundation and Emma Van Dongen, Dischem Foundation. The Dis-Chem Foundation isn’t just a name attached to good intentions. It’s a team of real people focused on tackling real challenges across South Africa. We’re chatting to that incredible team today, to find out what drives them, what they’re seeing on the ground, and why their mission matters now more than ever.

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Attempts by MPs to quiz Minister Sisisi Tolashe

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:24:43 +0000

John chats to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter on The Department and SASSA informing the Portfolio Committee on their respective yearly performance plans and budgets for 2026–2027 in the midst of several accusations of maladministration against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe.

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illegal immigration protest continues

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:52:53 +0000

John chats to Mongezi Koko, EWN Reporter on the on-going illegal immigration protest.
ActionSA has denied accusations that it is exploiting anti-immigrant sentiment to get political support after participating in a large-scale demonstration in Johannesburg against alleged crimes involving undocumented foreign nationals, which was organized by the infamous anti-immigrant group March and March.

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Publishing company gets huge contract

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:36:40 +0000

John chats to Siviwe Gwarube, The Minister of Basic Education, about a publishing company that had only been around for three days receiving a sizable contract for first- through third-grade textbooks.

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Madlanga Commission continues

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:28:30 +0000

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the latest regarding the day's highlights of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. He touches on the rigging of the security tender and sharing confidential documents with Sergent Nkosi.

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In conversation: 702 MTN Small Business Awards

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:14:46 +0000

John chats to Dr. Nkosi Kumalo, General Manager of SME and Indirect Channels MTN Business to reflect on the journey of the 702 MTN Small Business Awards and what comes next for SMEs.

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Killings of five Ethiopian nationals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:07:21 +0000

John speaks with Julian Rademeyer, Senior Advisor to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, about five Ethiopian nationals who have been killed in targeted shootings in the Johannesburg central business district in the previous month, four of them within the last 48 hours.

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Concern as SA jet fuel prices surge

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:16:10 +0000

John chats to Dr Guy Leitch, Aviation Analyst on the significant price hikes in jet fuel which have become alarming.

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Illegal immigration protest

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:43:07 +0000

John chats to Mongezi Koko, EWN reporter, about how the protest, which is being directed by the civic organization March & March, has expanded in size throughout Tuesday morning as more people join along the way.

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How far we have come as a nation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:36:17 +0000

John chats to Dr Pali Lehohla, Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg and Former Statistician-General of South Africa on how far we have come in our freedom as a nation, 32 years later.

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Withdrawal of draft AI policy document

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:31:54 +0000

John chats to Arthur Goldstuck, Founder of World Wide Worx on Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies having to withdraw a draft AI policy document because some sources fabricated in it.

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Middle East Conflict, El Niño weather on global crop production

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:10:49 +0000

John chats to Wandile Sihlobo, Agricultural Economist on the effects of the Middle East Conflict, fuel surge and a super El Niño weather on global crop production.

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Sabastian Sawe breaks world marathon record

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:35:14 +0000

John chats to Dr Ross Tucker, Sports scientist, and host of The Science of Sport podcast, about the incredible record by Sabastian Sawe who made history at the TCS London Marathon, by becoming the first man to officially break two hours for the distance, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in a world record of 1:59:30.

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Disappointment with the organisation of the Soweto Derby

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:10:13 +0000

John chats to Rams Mabote, Podcaster, Broadcaster, Author and loyal Orlando Pirates Fan about his experience at the Soweto Derby on Sunday.

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Brawl between Pirates and Chiefs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:01:40 +0000

John chats to Mthokozisi Dube, Editor at the FarPost on the altercation between the Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs prior to kickoff that left a terrible taste in the Soweto Derby

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Freedom Day Celebrations

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:44 +0000

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on what the different political parties are doing and saying this Freedom Day.

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A Song A Book and A Dish Dr Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat and Director at RiskRecon

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:03:35 +0000

John chats to Dr Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat and Director at RiskRecon in this edition of A Song A Book and A Dish.
Former South African public diplomat Dr Makhubela held positions as ambassador to Kenya and Portugal. acted as a special envoy to the Comoros Islands, Somalia, and Sudan during times of conflict.

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According to the court, victim paid R250k to remain silent.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:32:31 +0000

John chats to Ulrich Roux, Founder and Managing Director of Ulrich Roux & Associates on the victim in the shooting case against Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze being paid to remain silent, according to testimony given before the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Friday. He was paid R250,000, and an additional R150,000 was purportedly promised.

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Randall’s one song - Creep by TLC.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:02:19 +0000

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Crude oil is a fundamental ingredient in thousands of everyday items - knock on costs

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:38:44 +0000

John chats to Professor David Walwyn, Professor Emeritus in the Graduate School of Technology Management at the University of Pretoria about what everyday products have crude oil as an ingredient in them.

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South Africa having trouble getting a UK TV agreement

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:23:54 +0000

John chats to Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of CashNSport Research & Advisory on Cricket South Africa struggling to sell TV rights in England for the English cricket tour at the end of the year.

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Reaction to President’s briefing

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:35:58 +0000

John chats to Dr Guy Lamb, Crime and Policing expert from the Stellenbosch University on his thoughts on the briefing given by the President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa placed the country's top police officer on "preventive suspension" after he was charged in court on Tuesday.

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Reaction to President’s briefing

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:30:06 +0000

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:10:45 +0000

John chats to Professor James Ker Lindsay, International Relations expert about the latest in the USA/Iran relations - Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

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In Conversation with Professional Provident Society

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:11:46 +0000

John chats to Izak Smit, Group CEO, Professional Provident Society on R6.88 billion being returned by PPS to its members in 2025.
Smit unpacks the strategy behind the numbers, the risks shaping the landscape, and how mutuality continues to drive long-term value.

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SACP Briefing outcomes

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:40:32 +0000

John chats to Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary coordinator on the outcomes of the SACP briefing.
Regarding its choice to run for office on its own, the South African Communist Party (SACP) declared that it would not submit to threats and demands from the African National Congress.

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ConCourt determines SAHRC must take its findings to a competent court

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0000

John chats to Sithuthukile Mkhize, Senior Attorney at the Wits Centre for Applied Legal Studies on ConCourt determining that The South African Human Rights Commission must proceed to a competent court to enforce its conclusions.

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Fears of fecal contamination following tests revealing contaminated water in the country's schools

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:24:50 +0000

John chats to Dr Ferrial Adam, Water activist & Executive Director at WaterCAN on fears of potential fecal contamination following tests revealing contaminated water in South African schools.
Alarming results from the WaterCAN Schools Water Testing Project showed that over one-third of participating schools had high E. Coli levels in their drinking water. Twenty of the 72 schools that provided WaterCAN with their drinking water test findings had their results marked as dangerously unhealthy.

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Malaria infections on the rise

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:39:19 +0000

John chats to Dr Ashley Burke, Medical Entomologist from the University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control on the possible reasons to the increase in Malaria infections and death toll in the Gauteng province.
The province has reported 414 cases and 11 fatalities, a considerable rise from 230 cases and one fatality in 2025.

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In Conversation with MTN Business

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:34:03 +0000

John chats to Kholo Magagane, Acting General Manager of Brand and Marketing at MTN on how Beyond the 702 MTN Small Business Awards, they’re helping SMEs unlock growth through integrated Engagement Services that simplify organising and communicating with customers, and support real progress.

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Brigadier Abraham Nkhwashu takes stand - Madlanga Commission

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:06:13 +0000

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the latest on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Brigadier Abraham Nkhwashu addresses the accusations that he unlawfully meddled in Armand Swart's murder investigation during his present appearance before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

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Madlanga Commission - Gareth Mnisi continues on stand

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:31:57 +0000

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the day's happening at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Goba touches on Gareth Mnisi being accused of using his position to influence the cancellation of a tender at the request of his friend Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.

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FIA confirms F1 rule changes

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:09:26 +0000

John chats to Sudhir Matai, Managing Editor of Double Apex.co.za on the latest changes regarding the Formula One regulations.

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NPA won’t be charging Joburg road rage shooter

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:35:35 +0000

John chats to Nthabiseng Dubazana, Director of Dubazana Attorneys on the potential explanations for why the National Prosecuting Authority will not prosecute the Johannesburg road rage shooter from the road rage incident.

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Who look after the welfare of the Johannesburg Zoo animals

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:09:11 +0000

John chats to Dr Dewald Keet, Manager of Veterinary Services at the Johannesburg Zoo about his daily duties at the Johannesburg Zoo.

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Top cop Fannie Masemola to share dock with 'Cat' Matlala in May

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:35:38 +0000

John chats to Kgomotso Modise, EWN Reporter about National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola who professed his innocence after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates Court today.
The country’s top cop has been charged in connection with the irregularly awarded multi-million-rand Medicare24 tender.

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Gareth Mnisi still on stand: Madlanga Commission

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:30:10 +0000

John chats to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter on the day's happening at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Goba touches on Gareth Mnisi involving Sergeeant Fannie Nkosi in an internal invoice dispute between the Tshwane Municipality and security company; Gubis 85 Solutions.

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SA's tourism window is opened by the Middle East turmoil

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:16:04 +0000

John chats to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of SA on the effects of the Middle East conflict on tourism.

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What leads to road rage?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:34:10 +0000

John chats to Professor Nicola Taylor, Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management at UJ about road rage following an incident that took place in Emmarentia where a man was shot and killed, and his wife critically injured and in hospital, after a suspected road rage incident.

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