The Gareth Cliff Show

Red Flag Demands

05.04.24 Pt 2 - Simphiwe releases her list of requirements, as she searches for the man of her dreams. Dr Victor joins the team and touches on how Covid impacted him, and the role the audience plays at live events.

5 Apr 2AM 56 min

Two Many Bens

05.04.24 Pt 1 - Would you accept a pig’s kidney to save your life? Gareth and Simphiwe are joined by guest co-host, Benedict Maaga. The team share some questionable stories about their school days. The original Ben joins to give a rundown of the upcoming weekend sport, with lots of…

5 Apr 1AM 58 min

Adjusting through Transition

04.03.24 Pt 2 - Mkhuleko Hlengwa from the IFP joins the team to not only outline his manifesto, but also to talk about the party and their approach to creating a “new normal” in South Africa. Phumi also questions Mkhuleko on the hotly debated Multi-Party Charter.

4 Apr 2AM 1 hr 06 min

Happy Day

04.03.24 Pt 1 - Phumi shares some of her thoughts by taking us on a deep dive into her notebook. Gareth makes a tit of himself by showing us a recent piece of art he saw. And Jacqui from Paws @ Work joins the team to chat about their initiative…

4 Apr 12AM 57 min

A Rough Landing

02.04.24 Pt 2 - Arise SA leader, Mpho Dagada joins Democracy 101 with Gareth and Jack. Mpho speaks on some of the areas he would target if he was president, leading to conflicting views from the team. They also speak about the state of crime and GBV, and the way…

2 Apr 2AM 1 hr 02 min

Taken a Toll

02.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack talk about e-tolls finally being scrapped, and what it means for the people of Joburg. Gareth gives his thoughts on voice note etiquette. And JJ Cornish catches the team up on what’s happening in the rest of Africa.

2 Apr 12AM 1 hour

The Greater GOOD?

28.03.24 Pt 2 - Brett Herron from the GOOD Party joins the Burning Platform for a heated analysis on the party’s manifesto. Gareth questions Brett on his outlook on social justice, the Multi-Party Charter, the concept of Cape Exit and more.

28 Mar 1AM 1 hr 04 min

Ceiling Creatures

28.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi talk about ‘phrogging’, and how it has affected Gareth’s sleep. The team give their colourful opinion on some of the latest news stories. Phumi gives her verdict on some of the newer parties ahead of the elections.

28 Mar 12AM 56 min

Paper Trail

26.03.24 Pt 2 - Moss Pitso from the IEC joins the team to explain the ‘3 Ballot System’, ahead of the elections this year. Moss also outlines special votes and how they will operate. Jaco Voigt and Conrad Steyn then chat to about a new initiative launching in collaboration with…

26 Mar 1AM 57 min

Caffeine and Conspiracies

26.03.24 Pt 1 - A therapeutic start to the show, as Gareth and Jack talk about their coping mechanisms in a stressful era. Jack catches Gareth up on news about P Diddy and Candace Owens. Plus, some advice for first time travellers on The Window Seat.

26 Mar 12AM 58 min

Social Jet Lag

25.03.24 Pt 2: Masheane Sefuthi joins the team for some big life updates. Gareth is educated on how relationships have changed, and the roles people play. The team discuss the natural skill that South Africans have when consuming alcohol. And Mash introduces the team to phrogging.

25 Mar 1AM 55 min

Era of Unreason

25.03.24 Pt 1: Gareth gives his take on the current state of the world, including some conspiracy theories. Producer James highlights the South African sport stars from the weekend. And Dr Hanan joins Leigh-Ann and Gareth to talk about why people have given up on truth.

25 Mar 12AM 58 min

Electing to Grow

19.03.24 Pt 2 - Best-selling author Muzi Kuzwayo goes through the National Anthem, with the point of showing where the magic has been lost in South Africa. Gareth and Muzi discuss how the country has progressed in a positive way, but also discuss the pitfalls that have caused the country…

19 Mar 1AM 1 hour

Change for Change

19.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack share in their love of clean spaces and clean cars. Gareth breaks down what it could mean for the Western Cape if there was a cabinet shift. And JJ Cornish joins the team for Africanalysis to discuss some of the biggest stories coming…

19 Mar 12AM 1 hour

Artificially Intelligent

18.03.24 Pt 2 - AutoTrader CEO George Mienie joins the show… among the topics of discussion is the miracle of life, as Gareth details his experience watching an autopsy. The team talk about “stop and chat” - and the best ways to get out of the situation, and Leigh-Ann sparks…

18 Mar 1AM 59 min

Walk like an Orangutang

18.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann rehash the “Where is Kate?” debate, with Leigh-Ann introducing a new theory. Producer James joins the team to give some sport updates from the weekend. And, Dr Hanan helps James figure out the difference between depression, and having a tough time.

18 Mar 12AM 57 min

No Money Millionaire

15.03.24 Pt 2 - The list of the richest people in South Africa has been released, and Ben has all the info. The team also discuss what it means to be a ‘no money millionaire’… and Simphiwe theorises who actually put the hit out on South African rapper AKA.

15 Mar 1AM 36 min

Holiday on Mars

15.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Simphiwe discuss the true uniqueness of South Africa, and the potential for it to be one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Ben joins the team to give the sports rundown ahead of the weekend. Gareth and Ben debate whether it’s practical…

15 Mar 12AM 56 min

A Political Stalwart

14.03.24 Pt 2 - Leader of the UDM, Bantu Holomisa joins the team today to lay down his manifesto. Bantu discusses cadre deployment and his plan to tackle corruption. Gareth asks him about the value of morals when leading a country, and how a government should inherit a sense of…

14 Mar 1AM 58 min

Familiar Conspiracies

14.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi theorise about the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, after the recent media storm surrounding her and the royal family. Phumi speaks to Gareth about the problem surrounding the freezing of Edwin Sodi’s assets. And Mike Abel joins the team to chat about the opportunities…

14 Mar 12AM 59 min