The Gareth Cliff Show

Karma’s a Bitch

17.11.23 Pt 2 - Ben, Gareth and Simphiwe get into a trash TV dispute. An old friend of the show, Elson pops in to report back on his award-winning podcast. Coming from Zambia, can he name anything good about South Africa?

17 Nov 2023 12AM 59 min

Nervous Semi

17.11.23 Pt 1 - Gareth defends Gauteng drivers, as Cape Town residents hand out disclaimers for the holidays, Ben is tired of the memes after the Cricket World Cup loss for the Proteas, and Simphiwe has some questions about the review of the Rugby World Cup final.

16 Nov 2023 11PM 1 hr 01 min

Small Town, Big Dreams

16.11.23 Pt 3 - Chris Pappas is the DA's Premier Candidate for KwaZulu-Natal for the 2024 election, and current Mayor of the uMngeni local municipality. He joins Gareth and Phumi in studio for a Burning Platform special to share some fiery opinions on the current government, his journey as mayor,…

16 Nov 2023 1AM 52 min

Rotational Presidency

16.11.23 Pt 2 - Solly Moeng is back in the country for a bit and has some hot opinions about the people of South Africa and election season. Solly pleads with the people of SA to take control and implement new strategies in politics. Gareth has some ideas for unruly…

16 Nov 2023 12AM 58 min

Office Scone Society

16.11.23 Pt 1 - Jane has been baking scones for the office, but Phumi is devastated to find out she’s been kept out of the loop. Gareth is stunned by the maintenance women have to go through over men. South African actress - Hayley Owen Watters - drops by to…

15 Nov 2023 11PM 59 min

Creativity Activator

15.11.23 Pt 2 - David Chislett, a former South African living in Europe, is a published author, poet, and musician - not to mention, an entrepreneur for over 25 years. David gets into his job title as a 'creativity activator', life as a South African in The Netherlands, and how…

15 Nov 2023 12AM 50 min

Battle of the Billionaires

15.11.23 Pt 1 - Gareth brings up the genius that is Vince McMahon and his business brain behind the WWE. Producer Ryan presents a new trend in technology that a celebrity has collaborated with, and Lebang gets into it with Gareth over her views on ‘Accent Privilege’ in business.

14 Nov 2023 11PM 59 min

Spontaneous Spite

14.11.23 Pt 2 - You won't believe who dethroned Vin Diesel to become the 'World's Sexiest Bald Man' for 2023! Gareth finds it rewarding to be spiteful in life, while Sam Cowen talks about her future move to Cape Town. Jaco joins the team to discuss online safety for businesses…

14 Nov 2023 12AM 56 min

Gareth’s Lab

14.11.23 Pt 1 - Sam Cowen joins Gareth and Bakh’abantu in studio. Gareth reveals his inner serial killer tendencies, while Sam describes her love of swimming. Agie Adams from Tourist Travel Services drops by for a chat about the World Travel Market.

13 Nov 2023 11PM 1 hr 02 min

Word of the Day

13.11.23 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann discovers a property in Camps Bay making waves overseas for its enormous price tag. Bakh’abantu reminisces about the iconic BMW 525i painted by Esther Mahlangu, which is returning to South Africa… and Gareth learns some new words.

13 Nov 2023 12AM 53 min

Mampara of the Week

13.11.23 Pt 1 - Gareth meets one of the greatest intellectuals of our time, Bakh’abantu reports back on the actors’ strike that’s finally over in the US, and Dr Hanan joins to discuss some advice about matric exam stress. Gareth also addresses some headlines flying around in the media over…

12 Nov 2023 11PM 1 hour

Kiffness, Cats and the Kruger

10.11.23 Pt 2 - The Kiffness stops by after being robbed blind in Detroit, to tell us about his USA tour, and Ben auditions his cat for a role in a song. Simphiwe talks about the next generation of women and prayer, and George joins with a twist in the…

10 Nov 2023 12AM 57 min

Master Dater

10.11.23 Pt 1 - Gareth expresses his frustration with delivery drivers after ordering in last night, Ben comments about the transition of a woman from ‘mass pomping’ to mass dating, and Simphiwe points out all the losses New Zealand has taken this year to South Africa.

9 Nov 2023 11PM 57 min

Conflicts of Terror

09.11.23 Pt 2 - The Burning Platform is joined by both Jasmine Opperman – a specialised former intelligence agent with a degree in risk analysis - as well as the Israeli Ambassador for SA - Eliav Belotsercovsky. Together the team tackle terrorist organisations and potential risk factors in South Africa,…

9 Nov 2023 12AM 1 hr 01 min

Fantasy Millionaires

09.11.23 Pt 1 - Gareth comes across a diamond that sold for over R800 million, and Phumi wants to address the 263 wins for South Africa this year. Mariah Carey has defrosted and Phumi is getting into the Christmas spirit!

8 Nov 2023 11PM 59 min

Starting Over

08.11.23 Pt 2 - Nikki Munitz is a recovered narcotics addict and convicted criminal turned author, who has written her memoir titled Fraud. She opens up about her time as an addict and the crime that put her in prison. Nikki also shares her thoughts on opening her own rehab,…

8 Nov 2023 12AM 51 min

Changing Times

08.11.23 Pt 1 - Producer Ryan is frustrated that The Simpsons have been compromised by the woke movement, Gareth points out his distaste for face tattoos, and Lebang has some words for the bodyguards protecting the Transport Minister.

7 Nov 2023 11PM 58 min

Risking it all

07.11.23 Pt 2 - Gareth brings up a recent oil protest that boils his blood. Michael Vlismas joins the show to discuss his book about Elon Musk titled ‘Risking it All’. The team gets to the bottom of his X obsession, the influence of his father on his life, and…

7 Nov 2023 12AM 58 min

No Free Trip to Neverland

07.11.23 Pt 1 - Julius Malema gets triggered after a comment on X went viral. Jack Motlanthe joins the team in studio to discuss his career, as well as the importance of voting in the 2024 elections. And JJ Cornish stops by for Africanalysis.

6 Nov 2023 11PM 1 hr 02 min

The Egg Conspiracy

06.11.23 Pt 2 - Find out 10 ways not to kill your testosterone, and Bakh’abantu has some theories about the egg situation. Then Andrew Ludwig, CEO of Currency Hub, tells us all we need to know about digital asset arbitrage.

6 Nov 2023 12AM 50 min