The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 5.2.16 Pt1

Order is restored with Gareth being back in the studio! The team is on fire today with their views, Ben doesn't approve of people like Adriana Marais running to go to live in Mars, Gareth is anti-hipsters going to the Mumford & Sons concerts and Michael is convinced he's getting…

4 Feb 2016 11PM 55 min

#GCS 4.2.16 Pt3

What would motivate someone to leave the comfort of Earth to go for the unknown and make a whole new planet their home? Gareth gets to the bottom of this by chatting to South African Mars One candidate Adriana Marais. The self-described aspiring Martian chats about her love of what…

4 Feb 2016 1AM 52 min

#GCS 4.2.16 Pt2

Justice Malala is back with more scorching hot political news in The Burning Platform, including the latest on the Guptas and the upcoming Budget Speech. While looking at the news, the team discusses what technology is actually doing to our bodies along with another good reason to drink coffee.

4 Feb 2016 12AM 57 min

#GCS 4.2.16 Pt1

After his big 21st night out, the team catches up on Siya's birthday celebrations and also finds out how Gareth's first day of Idols SA auditions went. Did you know there was another Hemsworth brother, in addition to Liam and Chris? Awkward! And surprisingly, there's a Justin Bieber fan that's…

3 Feb 2016 11PM 53 min

#GCS 3.2.16 Pt3

25-year-old journalist Gwen Ngwenya came to light most recently with her article about Penny Sparrow. In this interview, Gareth Cliff gets to know the thought leader behind the intriguing words. From discussing the real state of South Africa, to chatting about her background, including being the UCT SRC Chairperson and…

3 Feb 2016 1AM 54 min

#GCS 3.2.16 Pt2

Gareth joins the team via Skype once again to catch up on what's going on in JHB, which somehow reveals the storm brewing between Ben and Andrew Levy. Brace yourself for a Zika virus update! And of course, the conversation around the Iowa caucus leads Gareth onto another "Megyn Kelly…

3 Feb 2016 12AM 52 min

#GCS 3.2.16 Pt1

This morning is bound to get you over the hump of the week! The team holds down the fort in JHB while Gareth joins live from Durban via Skype for Idols SA auditions. Our founder intern and President of the CliffCentral.com Youth League, Siya, celebrates his 21st birthday. Then, find…

2 Feb 2016 11PM 54 min

#GCS 2.2.16 Pt3

Poppy Ntshongwana is "living for the first time", as she professes herself! She's recently left her radio gig and gives Gareth and the team insight into her next chapter. The Eastern Cape-native now has babies and is settling down with her 'Common' lookalike boyfriend. Never one to hold back, she…

2 Feb 2016 1AM 40 min

#GCS 2.2.16 Pt2

From Laurent Gbagbo to the King of Swaziland – do some African leaders really care about us? On that note, regular contributor Warren Holstein talks the US Presidential race. There’s so much more news to discuss, including the world’s first fully automated farm, an Illuminati theory, the new Barbie dolls…

2 Feb 2016 12AM 1 hr 10 min

#GCS 2.2.16 Pt1

The team’s ready to take on Tuesday, including Siya after his accident yesterday. Michael is still harping on about his "blue ticking" pet hate. If you want to hear David Bowie like you’ve never heard him before, Gareth’s got you covered. With the likes of the latest on the “Waste…

1 Feb 2016 11PM 55 min

#GCS 1.2.16 Pt3

South African gospel singer, Dr Rebecca Malope, is celebrating 30 years in the music industry. Rebecca shares with Gareth how she started work as a labourer on a tobacco farm at age 11, and how she copes with all the negative happenings and sacrifices in her life.

1 Feb 2016 1AM 50 min

#GCS 1.2.16 Pt2

Drake is having beef with POTUS it seems, we're pretty sure who will win! What new law has Cape Town come up with? The team also try work out which US Presidents have been assassinated…

1 Feb 2016 12AM 55 min

#GCS 1.2.16 Pt1

The team celebrates the end of January, or as Gareth puts it - "the worst month ever". He talks Idols SA as he's back on after the court victory, then the team move onto "Top Billing" things as Gareth talks overpriced houses. Ben's comments about 'The Revenant' return, but he…

31 Jan 2016 11PM 1 hour

#GCS 29.1.16 Pt3

He's born white but Zulu bred - author GG Alcock chats to Gareth Cliff about his latest offering, a book entitled 'KasiNomics', an eye-opening book that gives insight into township life and culture in South Africa. Then, even though Gareth has to leave early for court, the team take the…

29 Jan 2016 1AM 52 min

#GCS 29.1.16 Pt2

The world is abuzz with some very bizarre news and of course, Mabale has it all for you! Another Friday means another opportunity to look at five awesome viral videos in Video Hot Box, brought to you by Col'Cacchio Pizzeria. Then, teenage singer/songwriter Storm chats to the team about his…

29 Jan 2016 12AM 58 min

#GCS 29.1.16 Pt1

Gareth's feeling chirpy after discovering a way to get better sleep. In the midst of discussing weekend plans, Siya's simply happy to spend it devoting time to celebrating Oprah's birthday! This oddly leads to discussing divorce parties. The team chats about the latest antics from Trump and his supporters, which…

28 Jan 2016 11PM 53 min

#GCS 28.1.16 Pt3

The team looks at some of the news stories gaining traction around the world, including the latest on Trevor Noah and The Daily Show. Then, Black Like Me founder and now Democratic Alliance candidate for Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, opens up to Gareth in his most…

28 Jan 2016 1AM 1 hr 05 min

#GCS 28.1.16 Pt2

In a nation where frustrated citizens bare their bums at politicians, you need the likes of Justice Malala to be the voice of reason. In this edition of The Burning Platform fired up by Nando's, Malala looks at intra-political party conflicts, gunshot homicides in Cape Town and Denis Goldberg on…

28 Jan 2016 12AM 44 min

#GCS 28.1.16 Pt1

Gareth is running late but the rest of the team is on hand to get your day started in the best way possible. It may be early in the morning but Michael is standing by with his latest odd theory - this time, about penis sizes. Ben can't understand how,…

27 Jan 2016 11PM 53 min

#GCS 27.1.16 Pt3

Gareth Cliff gets to know more about Yusuf Abramjee, one of South Africa's loudest voices on issues that truly matter. The Pretoria native chronicles his life from how he initially got into Primedia Broadcasting, to what still drives him and his philanthropical efforts. Hear this father-of-two on gun laws, #CrimeMustFall…

27 Jan 2016 1AM 50 min