The Gareth Cliff Show

Phuza Friday

11.08.23 Pt 1 - The comment section is insisting it’s Phuza Friday today, but have you heard of Mogodu Mondays? The team discuss the dos and don’ts in the dating world after Simphiwe reveals a new trend - foodie calls!

11 Aug 2023 12AM 57 min

Countdown to Socialism

10.08.23 Pt 2 - Gareth and Phumi are joined by Anthea Jeffery to discuss the ANC’s determination to turn South Africa into a socialist society. Gareth also catches up with Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on the taxi strike.

10 Aug 2023 1AM 59 min

Safe and Sound

10.08.23 Pt 1 - Is President Ramaphosa scared, or did he just prefer the safety and comfort of the Union Buildings for his Women’s Day speech? Gareth discusses one of America’s biggest toilets - San Francisco… and, would you work for Elon Musk?

10 Aug 2023 12AM 1 hour

Make or Break

08.08.23 Pt 2 - Stan Katz talks about the awkward management takeover during his time at 702 and reflects on the station’s switch from music to talk radio. Aki Anastasiou brings his stories from the break room, and working with John Berks.

8 Aug 2023 1AM 53 min

Morning Zoo

08.08.23 Pt 1 - The studio is filled with legendary 702 alumni as Stan Katz and Aki Anastasiou are today’s special guests! They share many memories and amusing stories of being hired and fired in the radio industry.

8 Aug 2023 12AM 1 hour

State of the Portrait

07.08.23 Pt 2 - Elon Musk wants South Africans to pass an IQ test before having a Twitter account and Lizzo’s not going anywhere. Famous South African portrait artist, Cyril Coetzee, talks about some of his amazing work, especially during the Mandela era.

7 Aug 2023 1AM 58 min

Charge it to the Game

07.08.23 Pt 1 -Bakh’abantu discovers his superpowers using an AI generator, and Leigh-Ann is crutchless again. Producer Ryan jumps on to talk about this weekend’s sports results after placing some bets.

7 Aug 2023 12AM 55 min

Free the Boobs

04.08.23 Pt 2 - Ben and Gareth are schooled about boobs and bras by Simphiwe. Lasizwe pops by the studio to spill some tea about his latest project with Canon, and gives us an exclusive update! And George Mienie dispenses your weekly motoring news.

4 Aug 2023 1AM 1 hour

In Time

04.08.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe has had two flat tyres this week… some say she’s visiting cheap strip clubs, others say she’s just a bad driver. Ben gives you your weekend sport fixtures, with some betting wisdom - and Gareth is fascinated by a time currency movie concept.

4 Aug 2023 12AM 59 min

Malema, friend or foe?

03.08.23 Pt 2 - Ebrahim Harvey - former Cosatu trade unionist, and current political writer, analyst and commentator - joins the team to talk about the EFF’s 10-year celebration. Having studied every angle of Malema’s political career, Ebrahim warns us not to rule him out of the Presidential running just…

3 Aug 2023 1AM 54 min

Going Bananas

03.08.23 Pt 1 - Phumi is out of town, but according to Producer Ryan, she’s staying at a Barbie house in Cape Town. Accusations against Lizzo are escalating at an alarming rate after making her dancers eat unwanted bananas. And Anthea Gardner pops in to talk money.

3 Aug 2023 12AM 58 min

A Legendary Storyteller

02.08.23 Pt 2 - Paul Slabolepszy chats to Gareth about his incredible career as a writer and actor… as well as the new version of ‘Saturday Night at the Palace’, that’s currently playing at the theatre. Find out the true meaning of legacy and Paul’s inspiration behind his life’s work.

2 Aug 2023 1AM 58 min

Elon, Lizzo, and the Pomp Wagon

02.08.23 Pt 1 - Ryan found a rather interesting car on the West Rand, humans are identifying as K9s, and Mick Jagger still has it at 80.

2 Aug 2023 12AM 57 min

It’s Chooseday

01.08.23 Pt 2 - Bakh’abantu wants to put away the politics and ask the hot question… Barbie or Oppenheimer? K.F. expresses his frustration with movies highlighting heroism within evil. Ronen Aires joins the show to discuss his concept of ‘Chooseday’.

1 Aug 2023 1AM 54 min

Zimbabwe vs Zambia

01.08.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is surprised by some old friends from around Africa to co-host the show - K.F. Malindi from Zimbabwe, and Mutale Mwanza from Zambia. They debate who owns Victoria Falls, and the reasons behind a third-world country supporting Russia.

1 Aug 2023 12AM 58 min

Mixed Masala

31.07.23 Pt 2 - Gareth gets excited about some old TV series… which leads to him expressing his disinterest in Mr Bean, and Charley Pietersen joins the team live in studio to talk about his new book, ‘SA Men Arise’.

31 Jul 2023 1AM 55 min

X-Obsessed

31.07.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is struggling to understand Elon’s obsession with X. Leigh-Ann reports about a local hero who helped during a fire, and Bakh’abantu is no gambler. Dr Hanan helps Bakh’abantu with an actual ex problem.

31 Jul 2023 12AM 57 min

Coming of Age

28.07.23 Pt 2 - Gareth, Ben, and Simphiwe discuss ‘Glitch McConnell’ and retirement ages for politicians, before being joined by comedian Nik Rabinowitz - whose mom complains about his shows… and George Mienie wants to address a house on wheels that is for sale.

28 Jul 2023 1AM 58 min

Ain’t Nobody got Time for That!

28.07.23 Pt 1 - Gareth has a bunch of shaming he wants to get off his chest, Simphiwe loses her first bet… and Ben has become the South African Top G.

28 Jul 2023 12AM 59 min

SA’s State of Mining

27.07.23 Pt 2 - Bakh’abantu joins the Burning Platform panel after Monday’s rant about South Africa becoming a Banana Republic. The team discuss Julius Malema’s EFF 10-year anniversary speech, as well as the antics of the SABC. Blessings Ramoba, President and CEO at the Mining Forum of South Africa, joins…

27 Jul 2023 1AM 56 min