The Gareth Cliff Show

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

The Great Chip Debate

08.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Simphiwe take an online test to see who they should vote for ahead of the elections, which leads to a conversation about what the best reforms could be for South Africa. Simphiwe tells us about a growing epidemic from using screens and technology too…

7 Mar 11PM 59 min

Parliament and Pulpits

07.03.24 Pt 2 - Rev. Kenneth Meshoe sits down with Gareth and Phumi to unpack his manifesto for the ACDP. Kenneth outlines the importance of bringing an end to corruption, in an attempt to rescue the South African Economy. Phumi questions how his manifesto can be held up with the…

7 Mar 12AM 57 min

Phoning It In

07.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi talk about X, and the state of its comments section. Phumi gives a rundown of the requirements for new political parties ahead of the election this year. And the team discuss modern day relationships, and how people are constantly on their phones in…

6 Mar 11PM 55 min

Gareth's Guests: Daniel Taub

06.03.2024 - Israeli diplomat Daniel Taub is Gareth’s Guest this week. Daniel speaks on Israeli and Palestinian relations, and recounts some of the most memorable moments in his career as a negotiator. Daniel also highlights the optimistic vision that Israelis have for the future.

6 Mar 3AM 49 min

Election Q&A

05.03.24 Pt 2 - Granville Abrahams, the General Manager for Electoral Operations at the IEC, joins the show to answer some of the biggest questions in the lead-up to the 2024 Elections. Granville also reveals which voting station is on course to have the biggest turnout.

5 Mar 12AM 1 hr 02 min

Fleeting Feelings

05.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack chat about how political correctness is shaping our language… and feelings. Gareth discusses what feels like the constant rise in the cost of living in South Africa. And Jack shares his thoughts, and emotions, about the upcoming national election.

4 Mar 11PM 58 min

Pollution Proximity

04.03.2024 Pt 2 - The most polluted place on Earth is closer than you might think. Gareth and Leigh-Ann recap the mysterious disappearance of MH370, as officials continue their search. And it’s World Obesity Day… we’re joined by two experts for more.

4 Mar 12AM 59 min

Land of the Blind

04.03.2024 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann talk about the ‘joys’ of wearing spectacles. Gareth debates the big question... should the bathroom door be left open? James joins the team for the Monday morning sports wrap, and Simphiwe chats with Dr Hanan about an awkward issue.

3 Mar 11PM 56 min

Dopamine Culture

01.03.24 Pt 2 - Gareth, Simphiwe and Ben discuss Dopamine Culture, and how it has changed with every generation. Simphiwe educates Ben and Gareth on ‘ghosting’ and how to handle relationships in a digital society. And, JJ Cornish joins the show to give an update on tensions in northern Africa.

1 Mar 12AM 54 min

Biting Back

Gareth tells Simphiwe about a special type of burger, that is considered quite nutritious. The team debate how much money they would need to retire... and Ben shares the latest sport news in Beyond the Scoreboard.

29 Feb 11PM 57 min

Taking Action in SA

29.02.24 Pt 2 - Herman Mashaba joins the Burning Platform with Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan, to share ideas for South Africa if he were to take the presidential seat. Herman speaks on his time at the ANC, and Kanthan grills him about coalition politics with the DA.

29 Feb 12AM 1 hr 05 min

Lots of Reign in England

29.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi dive into the statistical hopes of each party ahead of the 2024 elections. Gareth speculates on the true health of members of the royal family. And Dr Mark joins the team to chat about aesthetics, and where to look for signs of ageing.

28 Feb 11PM 59 min

Gareth's Guests: Brendan O'Niell

28.02.24 - Brendan O'Neill is a British journalist, author, and commentator known for his controversial and dissenting views on contemporary political and social issues. He rose to prominence as the editor of the online magazine Spiked, and has been a vocal advocate for free expression, individual liberty, and personal autonomy…

27 Feb 11PM 51 min

Media Literacy in a Digital World

Veteran journalist Camilla Bath joins Gareth to have an in-depth discussion about mis- and disinformation within the media, assessing credibility and removing our own biases in a world of constant new information. Camilla also touches on the use of AI in content creation today.

27 Feb 12AM 56 min

Keep it in the Family

Gareth and Jack discuss how South African education is poorly run, and the important role that parents play. Jack tries to prove to Gareth that the Rothschilds truly run the world. Then, Morné du Preez and Kevin Hill from Tourvest Travel Services share their South American travel experiences.

26 Feb 11PM 1 hr 01 min

A Little bit Fruity

Gareth lets everyone know what he actually thinks of the Kardashians. Leigh-Ann educates the team about the World’s most crowded island. And Robin Wheeler joins the show to chat about his new book, ‘LOVE is the Key to Finding your Voice’.

26 Feb 12AM 1 hr 01 min