The Gareth Cliff Daily Briefing The Gareth Cliff Daily Briefing

The Gareth Cliff Daily Briefing

Most people use the news the way toddlers use glitter: enthusiastically, inaccurately, and all over the place. The useful approach is simpler. Follow the pressure points. Watch where money, force, energy and attention are moving. Together, we’ll zero in on what matters.

In just 15 minutes, get up to speed with the biggest local and international stories, cultural shifts, and what people are really talking about.
Daily English Explicit South Africa News · Society & Culture
2 Episodes

War, Fuel & the Cost of Everything

Oil prices surge as tensions around Iran threaten global supply, while South Africa feels the pressure with rising fuel costs, crime crackdowns, and ongoing political fallout. Globally, the Ukraine war grinds on, U.S.–China tensions build, and AI spending accelerates into an energy-hungry arms race — with a few bright spots…
6 Apr 11AM 16 min

The Introduction

A fast, no-nonsense breakdown of the stories that actually matter. From global energy shocks and geopolitical power plays to South Africa’s economic pressure points, The Gareth Cliff Daily Briefing cuts through the noise and follows the forces shaping your world — money, power, and attention. If your time is limited…
6 Apr 11AM 1 min