John Perlman
John Perlman is a particularly accomplished debate facilitator and MC. Currently the host of ‘Afternoon Drive’ on 702, He also anchored the ‘Round Table’ on SABC 3. John was recognised as South Africa’s Top News and Actuality Presenter at the MTN Radio Awards. This follows on a previous win in the category “Best News and Actuality Show” for ‘Today with John Perlman’.
John Perlman has chaired a large number of public debates involving politicians and business leader and has also addressed a diverse range of corporate and public interest audiences and that includes a sell-out talk on ‘The Wonder of Radio’ in Grahamstown at the National Arts Festival.
John has also been involved in the world of sport, especially soccer. He was a soccer commentator on SABC Television for 10 years, covering many major tournaments. These included the European championships, the African Cup of Nations and the World Cup. His passion for the sport, and the drive to help at a community level, led him to start the Dreamfields Project. This project raises funds for soccer equipment and playing fields for township and rural schools.
In over 10 years as a print journalist, a career which began with the Weekly Mail, he worked at the Saturday Star and the Sunday Independent and also wrote for The Guardian and The Financial Times
John has a BA degree in History and South Sotho and an Honours degree in Development Studies from Wits. He also has a higher diploma in journalism from the City University of London.
"John was absolutely perfect. His ability to understand the material and the key issues is superb. And as for his wicked sense of humour! We loved having him there as our MC again"
Sally Keelingo/b/o 14th Annual Africa Shopping Centres Congress
"Our business breakfast went very well, as always he was on point."
Mahlodi MakateMail & Guardian
"John Perlman is a consumate professional in every sense! In his leading up to the event, dealings with the client, delivery at the event - in every respect John was a pleasure to work with and was hugely to thank for the smooth and successful running of our awards evening!
Furthermore, his suggestions and advice on various content related issues was greatly appreciated.
EventWorx
"John Perlman acted as a moderator during our seminar. He was very professional, well prepared, asked the right questions and interacted with the speakers and the public. He exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend his versatile and engaging way of moderating."
Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC)
'Good balance of humour and knowledge. His business knowledge was invaluable in terms of the content of the conference. He added value to the day and exceeded our expectations.'
Tony DixonIoD
'He has met expectations and beyond. That is the exact reason we wanted him to be part of the event. His service was of quality and the standard of the event as well as his, were exceptionally complementary !'
Trevor ChueuMS & L Public Relations
"Mr Perlman forms an integral part of our Heads of Mission Training
Programme, as he has not only the natural talent but also the in-depth
knowledge pertaining to domestic and international issues necessary to equip
our newly appointed Heads of Mission for their postings abroad."
"The module he usually presents (interviewing and teaching the art and skills
of how to manage such interviews) is highly effective and the feedback that
we always receive is extremely positive. Having been successfully
interviewed by Mr Perlman on TV is always seen as a "highlight" for future
ambassadors as they use this interview as a benchmark for their future
"failure or successes"."
Greta BuysHEADS OF MISSION PROGRAMME, DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
"he was fantastic. John stuck to the brief and also shared his input which was invaluable, given his experience - we appreciated that! "
Thandiwe MathibelaSouth African Tourism
