The Real Network The Gareth Cliff Show

Bad Wi-Fi and the Rotund 80s

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08.01.21 Pt 1 - If you’re an 80’s kid and still in decent shape, count yourself lucky that all the sugar added to food back then didn’t make you obese. Some families stay on holiday beyond New Year's Day, but there’s definitely a time to leave before the irritation factor sets in. With so much to look forward to in 2021, the team just hopes rich people will finally get themselves a decent internet connection and wi-fi to kill all the dead spots in their Shangri-La. And phone calls: in this the year to start imposing a time limit?
7 Jan 2021 11PM English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · News

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