The Gareth Cliff Show

#GCS 5.10.17 Pt1

Gareth is back and beaming after having a "normal human being morning" yesterday. Siya is constantly frightened, which is very confusing to everyone. A listener calls in to ask Gareth if he missed any days when he used to work at 5FM. Amanda's call answering technique is brought into question…

5 Oct 2017 12AM 55 min

#GCS 4.10.17 Pt3

Garth and Gareth catch up again about all the musician has been up to since their last conversation which includes getting into boxing for a cause and making more music. These are exciting times for Garth as he's also about to collaborate with one of his childhood idols. Music means…

4 Oct 2017 2AM 54 min

#GCS 4.10.17 Pt2

As Mabale runs through the news of the day, Ben is adamant that some of our politicians need a 'klap'. A new study states loneliness is deadly. Find out what the team thinks about this. And as news emerges that Hugh Hefner was quietly buried last weekend, they imagine what…

4 Oct 2017 1AM 56 min

#GCS 4.10.17 Pt1

Gareth isn't in but the team take over. Ben struggles to keep to his challenge of living without using a screen. First Lady Mugabe decides to donate used underwear to victims in Zimbabwe. Really, this is a legit story. Mabale discusses it in the 'Five Things You Need To Know'…

4 Oct 2017 12AM 50 min

#GCS 3.10.17 Pt3

You know the name but you've never heard his story told quite this way. Ahead of the Johannesburg leg of his Final Journey world tour, Johnny Clegg sits down with Gareth to highlight some of the stories from his 40+ years in the music industry, beginning with how his character…

3 Oct 2017 2AM 54 min

#GCS 3.10.17 Pt2

Mabz elaborates on the Las Vegas mass shooting, with many conflicting stories doing the rounds early on. The deepening problem of the SAA bailout presents the same old news with brand new money. Uber's upcoming ban in London raises many questions around the service and the state's involvement, Gareth throws…

3 Oct 2017 1AM 53 min

#GCS 3.10.17 Pt1

The terrible Las Vegas shooting is the big news right now. Another senseless killing, with no motive or reasoning, but when does that ever matter. Simba calls in from the USA to shares his views on the subject. Gareth plays some Tom Petty who just passed away, and Rob from…

3 Oct 2017 12AM 48 min

#GCS 2.10.17 Pt3

Discover more sides to actor Kagiso Modupe who has starred in productions like Home Affairs and Heartlines, but is most popularly known as the lead actor on Etv’s flagship soapie Scandal as Mangi Nyathi. Making his way into his thirties, he is a devoted husband, father, entrepreneur and citizen who's…

2 Oct 2017 2AM 48 min

#GCS 2.10.17 Pt2

The ANC continue to show their true colours, this time at a party conference in East London. Caitlyn Jenner is trying her new vagina out and asks her daughters for some advice. Mark Zuckerberg seeks forgiveness or something, but you know he can’t be trusted. Gareth then chats to film…

2 Oct 2017 1AM 57 min

#GCS 2.10.17 Pt1

It's October, or as Siya calls it, "Cocktober". The team had action packed weekends which they retell with great gusto. Has Siya found new love? Did someone taste Mabale's juice? Plus the latest from the show 'My Kitchen Rules' with Brent Lindeque. Mabz with the headlines, Ben on the sport,…

2 Oct 2017 12AM 57 min

#GCS 29.9.17 Pt3

Vinny Lingham is no stranger to the CliffCentral studios, and this time returns for a general catch up with the team. From hanging out with Richard Branson on his private island, the BitCoin stories and creating fake IDs to get into clubs as a 16 year old, there are many…

29 Sep 2017 2AM 56 min

#GCS 29.9.17 Pt2

You dance with the Guptas, you're going to get burned... just ask McKinsey. The continued struggles of SAA have come to a head as the bailout period reaches its deadline. SA's president is labelled a thief again, Hugh Hefner's widow will inherit absolutely nothing, a story about Brakpan plays into…

29 Sep 2017 1AM 53 min

#GCS 29.9.17 Pt1

Gareth welcomes new listeners to the show by introducing all its members. The year is coming to a rapid end so Gareth shares calendar tips. Ben's suspected concussion gets discussed again and how stupid night golf is. Gareth needs to lose weight... then into the news, sport, finance and your…

29 Sep 2017 12AM 55 min

#GCS 28.9.17 Pt3

Tim Du Plessis is a South African legend in the news industry with many years of experience. He’s edited the likes of the Rapport, Beeld and The Citizen and even headed up all Media 24’s Afrikaans newspapers before retiring from that position in 2014. Not one to rest on his…

28 Sep 2017 2AM 52 min

#GCS 28.9.17 Pt2

Justice Malala really does bring the heat when it comes to political commentary, and this week on the Burning Platform he shines a light on the Guptas, Shaun Abrahams, Fikile Mbalula and just where Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's presidential campaign is going. Ben then gets a Beyonce lesson, Mabz elaborates on some…

28 Sep 2017 1AM 48 min

#GCS 28.9.17 Pt1

Hugh Hefner has died. Terribly sad news as he was such a big influence on just about everyone in the world. Ben seems particularly touched by his passing, but Siya uses the opportunity to be very inappropriate. Mabz then brings you the big news headlines, Ben on the sport, Anthea…

28 Sep 2017 12AM 52 min

#GCS 27.9.17 Pt3

Do social groups really exist? And what is individualism and the importance of identity all about? Science fiction novelist Jason Werbeloff, who's released titles like 'Defragmenting Daniel', 'Hedon' and 'The Solance Pill', discusses these topics with Gareth. Having lectured on social and political philosophy, ethics and religion as well as…

27 Sep 2017 2AM 46 min

#GCS 27.9.17 Pt2

DJ Arch Jnr is officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's youngest performing DJ. Joe Jackson calls in as he wants a piece of that action among other things. Kulubuse Zuma seems to be bankrupt, Twitter is allowing you to say more, Cosatu are marching in…

27 Sep 2017 1AM 46 min

#GCS 27.9.17 Pt1

How did Kanye West get so fat? Trump and presidential letters, how bad hair is an essential for being a world leader, Seacrest organising Kardashian pregnancies, more from Jim Carrey's strange mind, and committing crimes at sea. Mabz on the news headlines, sport with Ben, Anthea wrapping up the finance…

27 Sep 2017 12AM 59 min

#GCS 26.9.17 Pt3

RJ Benjamin is another incredibly talented South African musician. With a proven career as a vocalist, songwriter, composer, voice coach, musical director and producer, his talents have naturally seen him heavily involved in reality TV shows along with producing hit albums. He and Gareth talk more than music though, especially…

26 Sep 2017 2AM 56 min