The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 06.12.18 Pt2

If you're looking for a unique, spicy take on this week's biggest current affairs stories, then this is for you. Comedians John Vlismas and Simmi Areff join Gareth in recapping what has gone down in the world of politics recently. They cover heated topics like the SABC retrenchments, the State…

6 Dec 2018 12AM 1 hour

#GCS 06.12.18 Pt1

Comedian Simmi Areff spices things up this Thursday morning. He joins Gareth and Siya to co-host the show and bring the team up to speed with some of the things happening in his life including living with his parents, how he's a legend in the gaming arcade and how he…

5 Dec 2018 11PM 54 min

#GCS 05.12.18 Pt2

Ntsiki Mazwai's comments on the acts of crime that occurred after the Global Citizen Festival stirs the team up. News anchor Matt Lauer's fall from grace continues as his wife kicks him to their guest house after the #MeToo allegations. Gareth has sent his DNA for testing... find out why…

5 Dec 2018 12AM 48 min

#GCS 05.12.18 Pt1

Oh my Gord! It’s a Wednesday, so Gord Laws is in. A note on old-school porn leads to a discussion about the quality and care put into media today. The team round off with taking a look at some of the day’s top news stories.

4 Dec 2018 11PM 54 min

#GCS 04.12.18 Pt2

Cartoonist Jerm is standing by his work despite that ‘no editor or cartoonist wants to go near' it. He tells Gareth about his current saga involving Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) and comedian Deep Friend Man. Leigh-Ann has some of the day's news stories to unpack. Gareth has some fascinating…

4 Dec 2018 12AM 51 min

#GCS 04.12.18 Pt1

How much do your negative experiences still impact you? Siya wonders after he had a bad dream about one of his school bullies. Still reeling from the acts of crime that took place outside the Global Citizen Festival, friend to the show Siv Ngesi tells the team about his experience…

3 Dec 2018 11PM 51 min

#GCS 03.12.18 Pt2

Knickers the giant steer, is he real? Turns out he is, but plot twist, there is an even bigger steer in the picture now from Canada. Trademarked phrases from the obvious to the outrageous, a harrowing account of the aftermath of Global Citizen, then something of a more positive nature…

3 Dec 2018 12AM 52 min

#GCS 03.12.18 Pt1

Ben is another year older, but he decided to postpone his birthday for a week because of work reasons. The weekend of Global Citizen in Johannesburg was a bit of an anti-climax for Siya, and many others - including Oprah. The death pool gets a score update, then into your…

2 Dec 2018 11PM 52 min

#GCS 30.11.18 Pt2

Master the art, or martyring the arse? Things Leigh-Ann mentions while getting into the festive cheer with things to stuff in your stocking. The death of beauty pageants with the death of the swimsuit section. A child gets mocked for having a stupid name, murder stories - from the local…

30 Nov 2018 12AM 1 hr 03 min

#GCS 30.11.18 Pt1

It finally happened. Siya got to be at the same place as Oprah, at the same time. Spoiler alert though, he didn't actually meet her as he is the world's worst celebrity stalker. Gareth went back to his old primary school to give a speech, and it's Nolo's last day…

29 Nov 2018 11PM 50 min

#GCS 29.11.18 Pt2

As Phumi describes it, South Africa as a whole is a burning platform! This obviously means the team is not short of topics to discuss during The Burning Platform as they break down the week’s biggest current affairs topics with guest Kanthan Pillay.

29 Nov 2018 12AM 57 min

#GCS 29.11.18 Pt1

Siya cannot deal with himself as he's meeting Oprah Winfrey this afternoon! Phumi is in the building and she brings a dose of her positive philosophy to kickstart the morning. Going into the festive season, the team discuss male privilege -specifically when it comes to summer bodies (or lack thereof)…

28 Nov 2018 11PM 51 min

#GCS 28.11.18 Pt2

Siya is plotting his mission to meet Beyonce, and it's naturally very elaborate. Gord is considering moving abroad, which gets Gareth talking about phosphorus. Siya's song sadly gets more airplay, a cat-proof Christmas tree... then onto today's big guest. Christall Kay joins the team to talk about The Real Housewives…

28 Nov 2018 12AM 59 min

#GCS 28.11.18 Pt1

Guns N' Roses are in South Africa, but Axl Rose is feeling a little ill. Gareth has a Diana Ross flashback, then gets into a string of fascinating guests to look forward to on the show. Is the studio security guard damaging the toilet? Siya's song gets played again, then…

27 Nov 2018 11PM 55 min

#GCS 27.11.18 Pt2

Gareth, Leigh-Ann and Siya take on the news - covering the latest from a new desert discovered in KwaZulu-Natal and a record-breaking artwork sold, that was painted by AI technology. And continuing our conversations around Proudly South African’s Festive Season Campaign with the message of buying local, the team hears…

27 Nov 2018 12AM 53 min

#GCS 27.11.18 Pt1

'Tis the season to be jolly! The team basks in the Christmas spirit as they share their festive family stories and what they have planned for the season. Ironically, Siya's new single seems to be inciting violence and causing havoc. A self-proclaimed 'King of Indians' and 'muncher of all curries'…

26 Nov 2018 11PM 50 min

#GCS 26.11.18 Pt2

Leigh-Ann wants to delve into the world of creepy sounds and people who medically 'can't even' with everyday things. Dolce & Gabana are being racist to Asians apparently, JFK's bodyguard is still struggling with the death of the ex-President, and Prince Charles is very anti-Black Friday. The Constitutional Hill Debating…

26 Nov 2018 12AM 57 min

#GCS 26.11.18 Pt1

The week gets going with rumours of Oscar being under house arrest now. Siya's upcoming family festive season mess. Leigh-Ann is in the wars health-wise, Ben had an incredible weekend at the Gary Player Invitational, and Gareth got to enjoy a spectacular wedding in Cape Town. The aftermath of Black…

25 Nov 2018 11PM 55 min

#GCS 23.11.18 Pt2

How did a Charles Dickens painting that was stolen in England land up in South Africa? Leigh-Ann has no idea either, but she brings us this news story and so much more. Gird your loins (and your ears) - Siya has recorded and released a new song. And need to…

23 Nov 2018 12AM 51 min

#GCS 23.11.18 Pt1

It's the most wonderful time of the year... especially for foodies who can't wait to stuff their face over Christmas. Gareth discusses politics at wedding ceremonies, ahead of one he's attending this weekend. The team just can't get over how wild people get over Black Friday deals, before looking at…

22 Nov 2018 11PM 56 min