The Gareth Cliff Show

Phala Phala-ment

16.03.23 Pt 2 - Ian Cameron is today’s featured guest on The Burning Platform, to talk about the upcoming EFF march, amongst other things, as well as commenting on how South Africa has become a mafia state with the SAPS being captured in the process. Herman Mashaba drops in to…

15 Mar 2023 10PM 55 min

A Nothing Burger

16.03.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi touch on the planned EFF March coming up on Monday, and whether it could possibly be a ‘nothing burger’. Gareth talks about Helen Zille’s longevity within the DA, and Phumi reflects her feelings on DJ Black Coffee’s upcoming performance at Madison Square Garden…

15 Mar 2023 9PM 57 min

The Empresaria of SA Entertainment

15.03.23 Pt 2 - Hazel Feldman joins Gareth to talk about some of her incredible experiences from her many years of working in the South African entertainment industry… travelling all over the world to book artists to perform at Sun City, including the likes of Queen and Frank Sinatra. Listen…

14 Mar 2023 10PM 56 min

P*esklap Politics

15.03.23 Pt 1 - Mash tells Gareth and Ryan about his solo journey to Ultra Festival, after not confirming tickets for the rest of the team. Gareth feels a sense of pride in Avril Lavigne’s titty slapping move to a rogue protester on stage. Ryan talks about a recent trend…

14 Mar 2023 9PM 55 min

A Squirt in the Dark

14.03.23 Pt 2 - Lebang explains the importance of knowledge about epilepsy after recent events on the weekend. Jonti Searll joins to talk about sex… his recent workshops, and general advice - as well as taking some phone calls and comments from the audience.

13 Mar 2023 10PM 58 min

Bribery and Braais

14.03.23 Pt 1 - Gareth kicks off the show talking about two ministers who have been exposed for lying about their qualifications, and have been declared insolvent. Lebang talks about making a difference at her kid’s school, involving a cashless tuck shop system. The comment section tells us the various…

13 Mar 2023 9PM 57 min

Laundry before the Jol

13.03.23 Pt 2 - An old friend of the show, Amanda joins to catch us up on her life… from being the wild child in the office, to winding down nicely in her new life on the far East Rand. More laundry and less fun is the general consensus. Bryan…

12 Mar 2023 10PM 53 min

My Bully, My Friend

13.03.23 Pt 1 - Gareth gets Dr Hanan in early to talk to two incredibly talented artists who have a remarkable story. A victim and his bully who have reconciled after many years of torment are now touring the country to help others. Have you reconciled with your school /…

12 Mar 2023 9PM 58 min

Kicking it with Kanye

10.03.23 Pt 2 - Gareth kicks off the conversation around Adidas and Kanye West. Would you like Kanye to move to your town? The comment section is dying to know what David thinks about the new Chris Rock special. And Simphiwe has another ‘Would You Rather?’ loaded up.

9 Mar 2023 9PM 49 min

Blacks Only

10.03.23 Pt 1 - It’s ‘No Politics Friday’, but the legendary David Kau doesn’t follow the rules! He jumps in with his views of SA politics, as well as his near death experience while hiking near the Hennops trail. He also has a new show coming up, the Blacks Only…

9 Mar 2023 8PM 58 min

Dodgy Tenders

09.03.23 Pt 2 - Ivo Vegter talks about his positive belief of an inefficient government, and how Cyril Ramaphosa is a complete disgrace in regard to his cabinet reshuffle. Kanthan Pillay lets loose on the usual suspects in the cabinet, and also weighs in on the debate of the Republican…

8 Mar 2023 9PM 1 hour

Back to the Stone Age

09.03.23 Pt 1 - Phumi is hit with load shedding twice in a row, which brings the discussion of the power grid to the forefront and a caller reminisces about the South Africa of 10 years ago. Gareth responds to an article where he was misquoted about the Wits Protests.

8 Mar 2023 8PM 55 min

A Whistleblower’s Tale

08.03.23 Pt 2 - Martha Ngoye found herself fighting unlawful contracts and a ceaseless wave of corruption at PRASA. She tells her whistleblowing story, and how her life changed once she opened this door. Martha's attorney, Geoffrey Allsop, also weighs in on the discussion.

7 Mar 2023 9PM 1 hr 13 min

McWedding Saga

08.03.23 Pt 1 - Have you ever been to a wedding where you had to pay for your own meal? Mash goes off about how one should behave when hosting an event like this. Ryan has recently taken up trying new shampoos… and Gareth gives his opinion on being invited…

7 Mar 2023 8PM 57 min

The Future is Now

07.03.23 Pt 2 - Dion Chang joins the show to discuss trends and the current state of 2023 - specifically in the age of Millennials and Gen Z. What is the future of AI tech, and what can we expect in the world going forward? Who are the young innovators,…

6 Mar 2023 9PM 57 min

Cabinet Crisis

07.03.23 Pt 1 - Gareth jumps in early to talk about the cabinet reshuffle. A caller from Aliwal North wants to discuss Gareth’s view on tertiary education. Do you find your qualification is worth the paper it’s written on? Lebang adds her 2c on the matter.

6 Mar 2023 8PM 59 min

Orcward and Sharking

06.03.23 Pt 2 - Would you rather have a decent body, but lose your mind - or visa versa, at the age of 80? Leigh-Ann shares an update on the outcome of Dis-Chem’s recent controversy… and it’s orcas vs sharks in our ocean!

5 Mar 2023 9PM 55 min

Another One Bites the Dust

06.03.23 Pt 1 - Mark Pilgrim sadly passed away on the weekend, leaving Gareth and the team reminiscing about some old times in the early days of radio. South African theatre and TV legend, Craig Urbani joins the show to talk about his recent engagement and love life, as well…

5 Mar 2023 8PM 59 min

A Cloud of Pessimism

03.03.23 Pt 2 - George Mienie had a near death experience after drinking some water in Cape Town. Gareth comments on the fact that Greta Thunberg has been arrested for protesting against wind farms. And Moldova makes its way into the conversation with its opening description of “a cloud of…

2 Mar 2023 9PM 57 min

Guy Code

03.03.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe defends herself after being pulled over by two female cops on Wednesday. Gareth brings Jane on to hear Ben’s news that he’s back with his ex, and at what age did you get your first set of stitches?

2 Mar 2023 8PM 1 hour