The Gareth Cliff Show

Off the Fence

09.10.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and the team are joined by Howard Sackstein - founding member of the Jewish Anti-Apartheid movement - to discuss the latest attacks on Israel, breaking down the reasons behind this war. Producer Ryan reports back on the weekend’s sport… and Dr Hanan has a challenge…

9 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

Krugersdorp Tuxedo

06.10.23 Pt 2 - A new billboard is causing some controversy for using ‘offensive language’. Ex-Springbok Captain, John Smit jumps on the show to discuss his experience at previous World Cups - before social media was around… and George Mienie is in the building!

6 Oct 2023 1AM 58 min

AI Love Match

06.10.23 Pt 1 - If you’ve been feeling lonely and want companionship (and nudes), Simphiwe has the solution for you. Ben has a glow after returning from Italy, and he breaks down the SA Superfan controversy.

6 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

The Ghost of Verwoerd

05.10.23 Pt 2 - Joining the Burning Platform this week is Leon Louw, a policy expert, author, and speaker. Leon and Phumi engage their frustration over pre-apartheid policy of unlawful deeds distribution and property handovers without paperwork. Kanthan has some worries about Chris Pappas being the frontman of the DA’s…

5 Oct 2023 1AM 1 hr 13 min

Fancy Fences

05.10.23 Pt 1 - In case you need a rude awakening - there are 12 weekends left until Christmas! Gareth has some conflicting texts from an overseas friend, who is not worried about walls and fences, and Phumi celebrates having people back in offices. Dr Mark joins the team live…

5 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

A Family Affair

04.10.23 Pt 2 - Kate Turkington is an accomplished South African broadcaster and household name. Over the years she has entertained millions of people with hilarious, radical, and serious stories - and at 89, she doesn’t plan to stop. Joined by her two daughters, they unpack their shared love of…

4 Oct 2023 1AM 1 hr 11 min

Steinway to Heaven

04.10.23 Pt 1 - It’s Fat Bear week and Ryan’s Taylor Swift obsession is crossing over into his world of football. Bakh’abantu hates on Elon Musk’s newest creation, and Gareth jumps on the bandwagon with the SAFTA Awards. Not to mention the mystery of the disappearing piano!

4 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

Social Media Shambles

03.10.23 Pt 2 - Mark Sham expresses his love for small towns in South Africa - being an avid traveller, he claims this is where the soul of the country lies. Gareth gets into bad social media habits, and how the world needs more fat shamers.

3 Oct 2023 1AM 57 min

The Dark Side of Happiness

03.10.23 Pt 1 - Content Creator and Public Speaker, Mark Sham, is in town and picks Gareth’s brain about having access to massive audiences from such a young age. Mark comments on the Tottenham Hotspur and Trevor Noah debacles in marketing tourism, and JJ Cornish joins for Africanalysis.

3 Oct 2023 12AM 59 min

Underwear in Decline

02.10.23 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann has some indicators that let us know the state of the economy. Gareth fantasises about a knowledge pill in South Africa, and Bakh’abantu discovers the bakkuzi.

2 Oct 2023 1AM 56 min

The Physics of Science

02.10.23 Pt 1 - Bakh’abantu tries to explains the science behind energy-saving with a geyser. Leigh-Ann defends women and ‘surprise poos’… and Gareth lists the several scandals that occured over the weekend.

2 Oct 2023 12AM 57 min

Healthy Hearts

29.09.23 Pt 2 - The team comments on a news story where a pilot costs an international airline $100k after a cocaine fest in Joburg. Suzette Marais joins the show to talk about her experience surviving cardiac arrest, and the importance of learning CPR... and George Mienie joins for the…

29 Sep 2023 1AM 1 hr 01 min

Six of the Best

29.09.23 Pt 1 - Relax, Flax is in studio and close to marriage! Simphiwe has done some digging to find the equivalent of the Roman Empire for women… and Ben reports live from a taxi in Rome.

29 Sep 2023 12AM 58 min

H2O No!

28.09.23 Pt 2 - Prof. Anthony Turton - a prominent hydrologist and environmental scientist - joins the show to discuss South Africa’s water crisis. Do you know the process that water goes through before it reaches your home? Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan also touch on the recent name change to…

28 Sep 2023 1AM 1 hr 01 min

The Small Talk Vortex

28.09.23 Pt 1 - After a shocking video coming out of Tuks, Gareth rants about being a student in today’s age and standing up for what you believe in. Phumi expresses her frustration with the legalisation of cannabis and its effect on South Africa.

28 Sep 2023 12AM 55 min

Creating a Positive Life

27.09.23 Pt 2 - Michal Oshman is a woman who wears many hats, including being the former Global Head of Company Culture at TikTok. She chats to Gareth about her life as a motivational speaker, bestselling author, and mother. With over 25 years of experience working in tech, she shares…

27 Sep 2023 1AM 1 hr 06 min

Old Pubs and New Streets

27.09.23 Pt 1 - Two victories to celebrate - according to the ANC - a street name change, and Bheki Cele’s recognition of service by the Chinese. Ryan talks about some old school pubs on the West Rand… and Lebang needs a sangoma.

27 Sep 2023 12AM 58 min

K-Porn

26.09.23 Pt 2 - Are Koreans the new black? Nina Hastie’s stance on porn is that it needs better-looking men… do you agree? Self-accountability as told by Nina, plus an opportunity to light up your life.

26 Sep 2023 1AM 59 min

Otherwise you well?

26.09.23 Pt 1 - Nina Hastie is in the building, but thinks she’s been here before. Feeling dehydrated and sexless since the ‘90s - a lot has happened since we last spoke to her! Gareth and Nina get into what it’s like being a business owner, BTS, and boy bands…

26 Sep 2023 12AM 1 hr 02 min

Groove Season

22.09.23 Pt 2 - Simphiwe gives you groove etiquette 101 with the long weekend ahead. Ben is uncomfortable with a massage therapist touching him, after a recent butt crack exposure incident. And two of the biggest Springboks fans join the show - live from France.

22 Sep 2023 2AM 58 min