The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 5.9.17 Pt1

The smears continue against Cyril Ramaphosa, which continues to underline how bereft the Dlamini-Zuma campaign really is. It's marriage week, which is something to think about. Aging US Presidents, aging celebrities in general and Mick Jagger becoming a dad again. Then onto the news, sport and finance, with a touch…

5 Sep 2017 12AM 50 min

#GCS 4.9.17 Pt3

You may know her as a former Miss SA and wife to South African football Simphiwe Tshabalala, but Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala is so much more than just a high-profile individual. She chats to Gareth about coming through the beauty queen ranks, her courtship with her famous footballing husband, and how she…

4 Sep 2017 2AM 33 min

#GCS 4.9.17 Pt2

A soft journo type sits Duduzane Zuma down to talk about his relationship with the Guptas. The 'best paid student' in South Africa could be in some real trouble for being lit, the 'Cash me ousside' girl is now rapping which works Gareth into a frenzy over what money means…

4 Sep 2017 1AM 1 hr 04 min

#GCS 4.9.17 Pt1

It's the start of the new week and Ben is back! Hear about all of the fun he got up to on his recent holiday, even though his drone wasn't working. Amanda is back on to heavy drinking train, representing the 1610. Siya gets sucked into the Princess Diana celebrations…

4 Sep 2017 12AM 1 hr 01 min

#GCS 1.9.17 Pt3

Letters from listeners have the team chuckling and realising just how much Siya can't sing, much to his dismay. Then singer Louise Carver shares powerful personal lessons that she's learned by getting over a recent relationship and learning to embrace the life she lives now.

1 Sep 2017 2AM 1 hr 06 min

#GCS 1.9.17 Pt2

Justice Malala douses the political fires on this week's Burning Platform. The team then get to meet Federica Marchesini, the charismatic author of Afritalian, a humorous story set between Italy and Cape Town.

1 Sep 2017 1AM 52 min

#GCS 1.9.17 Pt1

It's the weekend, baby! With exciting plans for each of the team looming, Amanda's going the unconventional route of attending a divorce party. Find out what you need to know from Mabale. And round off the week with a market update from Anthea and uplifting news from Siya.

1 Sep 2017 12AM 44 min

#GCS 31.8.17 Pt3

The team behind our new CliffCentral.com show, Freedom versus, discuss the fascinating journey they've travelled to creating the podcast. Cecelia Kok, Gwen Ngwenya and Mark Oppenheimer speak on the importance of freedom, as well as touch on some of the issues they dive into on the show - including identity…

31 Aug 2017 2AM 58 min

#GCS 31.8.17 Pt2

28-year-old media all-rounder Rorisang Thandekiso is on a roll no one can stop... from being in front and behind the camera, to entertaining listeners on Touch HD, she leads a very active life. How does she maintain all of this? She dishes on how Kellogg's All Bran Flakes helps her…

31 Aug 2017 1AM 48 min

#GCS 31.8.17 Pt1

The NSFAS saga has the team confused and in stitches as they dissect the story of a university student who accidentally received a R14m NSFAS deposit and spends thousands. They also start to imagine what they would do if they got the surprise deposit. Robert McBride is among the hot…

31 Aug 2017 12AM 44 min

#GCS 30.8.17 Pt3

CliffCentral.com friend Lorraine Maisel makes a long overdue visit and has much to catch the team up on. From discussing her journey with weight, navigating the ever-changing PR industry and so much more, this conversation is also filled with many, many laughs. And since she's single and has her eyes…

30 Aug 2017 3AM 52 min

#GCS 30.8.17 Pt2

The team gets to grips with President Trump and the way the media treats and reports on him, while looking at the news of the day. Then, Gareth salutes a local company who's making great change in the economy, while keeping up innovation and engineering - Lasher Tool.

30 Aug 2017 1AM 1 hour

#GCS 30.8.17 Pt1

Gord Laws gives his take on the McGregor and Mayweather fight, as the CliffCentral Crew at our office have a tough time sticking to the bet they made for the boxing match. Simba, a listener from the US, has an interesting way to listen to podcasts. In 'The Five Things…

30 Aug 2017 12AM 43 min

#GCS 29.8.17 Pt3

Gareth catches up with theoretical physicist, Head of Innovation at SAP Africa and aspiring extraterrestrial, Adriana Marais. Fresh off her talk at Singularity University’s South Africa Summit she speaks about the latest on the Mars One Project, innovation in the world of astronomy and science and constantly challenging herself... recently…

29 Aug 2017 2AM 52 min

#GCS 29.8.17 Pt2

Duduzane Zuma sets a new record of 'First World Problems'. First Lady Grace Mugabe speaks out for the first time. There are great lessons to be learned from animated series 'Rick and Morty'. Then, the unconventional band Satanic Dagga Orgy chat to the team about their fascinating musical lives and…

29 Aug 2017 1AM 53 min

#GCS 29.8.17 Pt1

Gareth and Mabale are still on a Game of Thrones high... and try to talk about the latest episode, without giving away spoilers. Sound smarter at the water cooler by listening to 'The Five Things You Need To Know Today'. Anthea brings the latest on the markets before Siya praises…

29 Aug 2017 12AM 50 min

#GCS 28.8.17 Pt3

Cape Town-based TV presenter, model, actress and singer Jade Hübner proves there's so much more to her than meets the eye. Gareth and the team (including listener Josh Todes from Israel) get to learn about her love of adrenalin, her decision to still pursue her studies, her dating life, and…

28 Aug 2017 2AM 49 min

#GCS 28.8.17 Pt2

The Escourt cannibals are heading into court today, which is set to bring the town to a standstill. A fight breaks out in Cape Town over the old South African flag. People are still trying to make Brian Molefe rich, Aussies want to PC Father's Day up, the coffin crime…

28 Aug 2017 1AM 49 min

#GCS 28.8.17 Pt1

If the aliens arrived on earth, would us humans be able to put up a united front or even just be composed enough to deal with it? Does the world need North Korea after all? Ben woke up to watch the final episode of Game of Thrones, Amanda got drunk…

28 Aug 2017 12AM 53 min

#GCS 25.8.17 Pt3

High Rob calls in from Amsterdam to share what he has been up to, including his crazy time at Gay Pride. Siya's grand plan for Gareth's birthday celebration begins with his parents coming in to studio - which he hates. Then a violinist serenades him, which he hates a little…

25 Aug 2017 2AM 51 min