The Gareth Cliff Show

Thabo Bester Uncovered

23.11.23 Pt 2 - Gareth and Phumi are joined in studio by GroundUp duo, Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn - the journalists who first broke the Thabo Bester’s fake death story. Together they have released a book about the real-life crime drama that has South Africans glued to the news…

23 Nov 2023 12AM 56 min

Matters of Manipulation

23.11.23 Pt 1 - The team have a late start due to an unexpected power failure, but better late than never! They delve into the craziness at Open AI, how ‘bean counters’ are ruining the world and more.

22 Nov 2023 11PM 21 min

Shaping Post-Apartheid Politics

22.11.23 Pt 2 - Tony Leon, a pivotal figure in South African post-apartheid politics, joins Gareth for an in-depth conversation examining South Africa's potential trajectories. They explore the evolving landscape of coalitions, while analyzing the country's gradual decline over the years.

22 Nov 2023 12AM 40 min

Bad Parenting

22.11.23 Pt 1 - Should restaurants charge parents for “bad parenting”? Lebang shares how her scammer is back online with the same scam she got her with. Plus, some tips on how to navigate Black Friday.

21 Nov 2023 11PM 56 min

You Got Markled!

21.11.23 Pt 2 - Longtime friend of the show, Jen Su joins us for a catch-up to reveal the celebs she's recently been hanging out with. She also delves into her lesser-known personal life story, including almost losing her son. Plus, the one celebrity she still wants to interview.

21 Nov 2023 12AM 49 min

Slaves to Fashion

21.11.23 Pt 1 - How many cups of coffee do you drink a day? Bakh’abantu and Gareth are fascinated by a gross procedure called 'fecal microbiota transplantation.' And you won’t believe some of the weird things you can buy from an online shopping store!

20 Nov 2023 11PM 56 min

The Golden Bachelor

20.11.23 Pt 2 - The team gets into a thought-provoking discussion about euthanasia. In a bizarre turn of events, Snoop Dogg's weed-free life becomes a reality! Dr Fathima Patel and Dr James Mac Donald step in to dive into a vital conversation about World Anti-Microbial Awareness Week.

20 Nov 2023 12AM 54 min

Cult Classic

20.11.23 Pt 1 - The team isn't surprised by how South Africans 'blue-ticked' the return of Proteas captain Temba Bavuma and coach Rob Walter from the Cricket World Cup. An auction of Napoleon Bonaparte’s hat recently sold for almost R40m. Plus, the team engages in a quick, saliva-inducing 'Would You…

19 Nov 2023 11PM 58 min

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