The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 13.7.17 Pt1

The team gets into the Phuza Thursday spirit with discussions around some unfortunate flying experiences, which never get old! Actor Andy Serkis reprises his 'Lord of the Rings' character, Gollum, as he reads President Trump's tweets on a talk show. With so much happening in the news, Mabale breaks down…

13 Jul 2017 12AM 48 min

#GCS 12.7.17 Pt3

On his fascinating political career and deep love for South Africa, Minister Charles Nqakula opens up to Gareth about it all. Touching on his early days as a journalist, to rising as an activist to his thoughts on the ANC today, Nqakula walks through his life as he tells it…

12 Jul 2017 2AM 55 min

#GCS 12.7.17 Pt2

How intriguing is it that bodies react differently to manifesting smoking habits and other vices? The team discusses this, as well as social behaviour around being barefoot in public. Gord gets candid about his struggles with weight. And news breaks live of legendary musician Ray Phiri's passing.

12 Jul 2017 1AM 55 min

#GCS 12.7.17 Pt1

Siya retells his bizarre experience of a neighbour who 'caught the spirit' and starting praying in tongues at 3am, which prompts a conversation on ethics around one's personal beliefs. Gord Laws is back for another visit in studio. Rounding off the hour, Anthea discusses the markets during The Money Shot.

12 Jul 2017 12AM 55 min

#GCS 11.7.17 Pt3

Following receiving the International Global Good Star and Power Award at the BET Awards in LA a few weeks ago, Gareth and the team congratulate Ma Yvonne Chaka Chaka for the great humanitarian and advocacy work that she does. The Princess of Africa is still learning, still travelling and still…

11 Jul 2017 2AM 47 min

#GCS 11.7.17 Pt2

Our California listener Simba calls in to get an issue off his chest. In the news, Siya discusses innovation for sleep. The team plays a fun, quick game of 'Psych!'. And CliffCentral.com Domestic Goddess Jane talks about spending her maternity leave in Venda.

11 Jul 2017 1AM 1 hr 01 min

#GCS 11.7.17 Pt1

Gareth's excited about two unconventional things - his eventful visit to the dentist and brand new sneakers. And the team gets into a conversation about all the odd things old people love. And to round things off, Anthea brings the latest finance update.

11 Jul 2017 12AM 51 min

#GCS 10.7.17 Pt3

The team gets candid on the latest between Uber and the meter cab business. Then, there was no topic off limits during the conversation with actress and TV/radio personality Vatiswa Ndara.

10 Jul 2017 2AM 52 min

#GCS 10.7.17 Pt2

Gareth's particular breakfast choice has the team raising eyebrows. Mabale has updates on airport heist investigations and Venus Williams' woes. This week's stand-in guest, Gord Laws, also chimes in with some sport updates. And the team get sucked into some Game of Thrones speculation!

10 Jul 2017 1AM 58 min

#GCS 10.7.17 Pt1

It's a new week... which brings a new surprise! Ben's away on holiday this week so Gord Laws stops by again. Retelling weekend stories brings up an 'Extra' update from Amanda and why the team hates getting cold calls. Chatting about steroids is the closest things get to a sports…

10 Jul 2017 12AM 55 min

#GCS 7.7.17 Pt3

South African jazz singer, actress, model, entrepreneur and chef, Lucia Mthiyane has seen and done it all. Which is saying something as she isn't exactly old. Her and Gareth have a wide ranging chat about all kinds of things from celebrity friends, homemade beauty products and how people always try…

7 Jul 2017 2AM 45 min

#GCS 7.7.17 Pt2

There was a savage gang style drive-by shooting in Joburg yesterday, with the victim then driving himself to hospital after taking in 14 bullets. This story ultimately turns into an anal sex discussion, with Extra then coming into studio to talk about her time in Cape Town. Divorces and swinging…

7 Jul 2017 1AM 1 hr 05 min

#GCS 7.7.17 Pt1

The team is having a busy end to their weeks, from hosting events to catching up with old friends. Ben provides a preview to his big family holiday next week, then Amanda brings in some additional characters to share their weekend plans. Gareth shares his experience from the Apex awards…

7 Jul 2017 12AM 52 min

#GCS 6.7.17 Pt3

Bill Cosby has a very stern spokeswoman in his corner, who is attracting a lot of attention after his recent mistrial. Is her tone making him look guilty though? The team have a go at what they would say if they were Bill's spokesperson. The Rob Kardashian drama with the…

6 Jul 2017 2AM 1 hr 06 min

#GCS 6.7.17 Pt2

The ANC policy conference was an absolute disaster, well that was Justice Malala's conclusion. There was no plan to fix the economy, just more lip service to nationalisation of things which will help nobody. The ANC's problems are more apparent than ever, but there are no solutions in sight.

6 Jul 2017 1AM 43 min

#GCS 6.7.17 Pt1

Gareth starts the show by bleeding to death a little. Siya talks about an important event he is involved in, the Arabian Goggles guy responds to the latest episode of EastRanders, and Ben shares a story of being an active citizen. News, sport and finance wrap from there.

6 Jul 2017 12AM 57 min

#GCS 5.7.17 Pt3

If you enjoy Rich Mulholland's Reality Check feature on CliffCentral on a Monday, you will love this full-length interview. The reason for the formal sit down is tied to Rich's new book 'Legacide', where the unconventional opinion leader shares a whole host of thoughts on things worth talking about. Insights…

5 Jul 2017 2AM 1 hour

#GCS 5.7.17 Pt2

Ranjeni Munusamy is a proper badass journalist, we've known this for some time, but this week she has gone to a whole new level. Gareth chats to her on the latest happenings around the ANC policy conference, and the roleplayers involved for better and of course worse. Bell Pottinger to…

5 Jul 2017 1AM 57 min

#GCS 5.7.17 Pt1

The big white monopoly capital myth. That's really all it is and the ANC have no admitted as much. Gareth spells out just how brilliant the Guptas are at being colonial overlords, but how much longer will this last? Some listener emails bring up some elements of the show and…

5 Jul 2017 12AM 53 min

#GCS 4.7.17 Pt3

Tech is a huge part of everyone's lives nowadays. Whether you like it or not, that's the world we live in. To make it a little less confusing, Theunis Jansen van Rensburg joins the team in studio to talk about what's new, what's improving our lives and what is falling…

4 Jul 2017 2AM 50 min