The Real Network The Gareth Cliff Show

The Gareth Cliff Show

A hybrid of online radio, podcast and YouTube – live from 06h00 to 08h00 – Gareth and his team bring you ‘unradio’ – unscripted, uncensored, real conversations about everything that happens in our world, everything we all experience every day, what makes us think… makes us laugh… makes us cry… makes us angry… inspires us… and makes us human.

It’s about the stuff that connects us on this journey called LIFE. Welcome to it!
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5,507 Episodes
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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

Gareth's Guests: John Kani

13.03.24 - Legendary SA actor, director and playwright, John Kani joins Gareth in studio for an in-depth chat about his life’s work… from his early days as a struggling playwright, and how that was impacted by the South African experience. They also delve into his involvement in the making of…
13 Mar 12AM 53 min

Lists and Observers

12.03.24 Pt 2 - Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni talks about new parties getting onto the ballot, and educating people on how their votes will work on the day. Gareth emphasises the importance of policy changes, as opposed to rhetoric between politicians. Lukhona also details how candidate lists can make or…
12 Mar 1AM 1 hr 04 min

Comrades, not Colleagues

12.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack debate the societal urge to remain relevant, and whether relevance is actually as important as it seems. The team also discuss the good and the bad of working from home. And Claude Vankeirsbilck, COO of Tourvest Travel Services, joins the show to chat…
12 Mar 12AM 1 hour

The Mother City of Gold

11.03.24 Pt 2 - Shelley Bennett joins the show and starts a Joburg vs Cape Town debate. She tells us about life in Cape Town, from pet owners to early morning traffic habits. The team also discuss mental health and the contrast between Europe and Africa.
11 Mar 1AM 53 min

An Apple a Day

11.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann debate the legitimacy of TV doctors. Dr Hanan joins the team to answer how to deal with conflict on social media. And, the team discuss election corruption, with Gareth believing the IEC will be fully competent in that area.
11 Mar 12AM 1 hour

New Beginnings

08.03.24 Pt 2 - What do you say when you get an unexpected call from a call centre agent? This question leads DJ Warras to recount his days working in a call centre. Plus, an exciting announcement from DJ Warras and DJ PH, about the launch of The Real Network.
8 Mar 12AM 49 min
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