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The Gareth Cliff Show

The Gareth Cliff Show is a leading, truly independent digital broadcast in South Africa, currently airing live on Fridays (formerly on The Real Network and CliffCentral), hosted by Gareth Cliff alongside regular and guest contributors. The aim is to entertain, inform, inspire and empower local and international audiences with powerful interviews, hot-takes on current affairs, talk about the things nobody else talks about and make people laugh, smile and think.
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5,940 Episodes
2500 – 2520

Gugu Gaga

13.12.19 Pt 1 - It's Gugu’s last day… did he learn anything while at CliffCentral? What’s certain is that he will be missed, HEY BOET! It’s Christmas time - who’s doing it right, hedonist Dan Bilzerian or the second coming of Jesus, Siya Sangweni - the fabulous king of the…
12 Dec 2019 11PM 49 min

Turn The Lights Down Low...

12.12.19 Pt 2 - Dumo Denga is in studio, along with Kanthan Pillay, and they have a discussion about the state of SAA and the airline going into business rescue. The lights have been off more times than they’ve been on for many South Africans with the current load shedding…
12 Dec 2019 12AM 51 min

Meet Susan from Houghton

12.12.19 Pt 1 - We’ve reached an era where referring to people as a chick or a girl is sometimes frowned upon, and referring to someone as a they is the new normal. The team unpack this and attempt to make sense of it. There’s a lot of virtue signaling…
11 Dec 2019 11PM 55 min

Screaming Plants

11.12.19 Pt 2 - Do you have the kind of fart that can put an insect down? Well there is a man on the African continent who possesses this level of anal potency. We all know how performance-enhancing drugs are perceived in sports, but what would steroid Olympics look like,…
11 Dec 2019 12AM 44 min

Shedding some light on Eskom

11.12.19 Pt 1 - Everyone is quite blissful today as the sun has graced the local sky for the first time in eight days. In more serious news, a doctor is in hot water for the death of two children and maiming others. Dr Jonathan Witt weighs in on this…
10 Dec 2019 11PM 58 min

What the heck is Stage 6?

10.12.19 Pt 2 - Siya’s back and he brings with him the President's newsletter, which he delightfully reads out for everyone. With all the bailouts taking place in SA, the team have a discussion about the current state of the country, while in typical GCS fashion, take the piss out…
10 Dec 2019 12AM 57 min

What to do in a Flood...

10.12.19 Pt 1 - With the unyielding rain some parts of SA have been subjected to, what does one really do in a flood situation? The team throw some polarising ideas around. Do you know what the protocol is when your Uber incurs damage during your trip? Do you cancel…
9 Dec 2019 11PM 55 min

You don't have to be Smart to be Rich

09.12.19 Pt 2 - Art comes in many forms and people are clearly willing to pay a fortune for even the 'stupid' art. The team has a good laugh about a banana that sold as art. Zozibini Tunzi has been crowned Miss Universe, and Gugu who met her recently has…
9 Dec 2019 12AM 57 min

It's Raining Cats & Rabbits!

09.12.19 Pt 1 - The team are grateful to have made it to work alive this morning with the wild rains in Johannesburg. Siya on the other hand wasn’t so fortunate. Leigh-Ann has had quite a busy weekend rescuing cats and rabbits, as one would. Then, Gugu sings for Anthea…
8 Dec 2019 11PM 44 min

What your DNA reveals about You...

06.12.19 Pt 2 - Justin Timberlake has made news, but not for the right reasons. Rumours of infidelity with a co-star (including pictures) have hit the tabloids, and the team has a vote-off based on the two women’s physical appearances, to decide whether or not he was justified. Meanwhile, Leigh-Ann…
6 Dec 2019 12AM 58 min

We have a Witch in the House

06.12.19 Pt 1 - It's a full house today, and the weekend vibe is in full swing. In the midst of all this chaos the team realise that the studio may have other forms of life existing in it. Have you made those plans for Christmas and New Year's Eve?…
5 Dec 2019 11PM 48 min

Sex on the Office Table

05.12.19 Pt 2 - Redi Tlhabi, who Gareth is quite fond of, is squaring up against former president Jacob Zuma in court - we get Gareth’s opinion on the matter. Meanwhile, hot off the press, Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced what seems to be a bailout for a crippled SAA…
5 Dec 2019 12AM 51 min

Personal Space & Public Lavatories

05.12.19 Pt 1 - Siya has been going through some trouble in the lavatory, and he shares all with the team. Be warned - it gets very descriptive! Our new intern Mbulelo seems hell bent on proving his virtue, and this doesn’t sit too well with some people in studio…
4 Dec 2019 11PM 48 min

Are we using Anus One or Anus Two?

04.12.19 Pt 2 - Damon weighs in on the conversation on haemorrhoids and reveals that he in fact has two anuses. There’s more on the Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew saga, and the prince seems to be losing everything as a result. Siya has been known to be a dramatic…
4 Dec 2019 12AM 51 min

To Circumcise or Not?

04.12.19 Pt 1 - The team are shocked to find out that the new intern, Mbulelo runs to work every day. He also has some interesting views on life, much to everyone's surprise. Meanwhile, Gord's absence is giving other people like Damon a chance to spend some time in the…
3 Dec 2019 11PM 51 min

How the Kardashians make their Millions

03.12.19 Pt 2 - Do you know what TikTok is? Well you may not be the only one who hasn’t heard of this new craze in the world of social media apps. We’re keeping up with the Kardashians and their millions today, and Siya has all the juice. In other…
3 Dec 2019 12AM 53 min

Flipping the Bird at the Cops

03.12.19 Pt 1 - Gugu has been a rebel lately and gets a mother's reprimand from Phumi. There’s news of a possible 40% cut on data prices, which gets everyone in studio excited... before Gareth bursts the big bubble with a reality check. Sports lovers will be glad to get…
2 Dec 2019 11PM 56 min

Travel & Bizarre Destinations

Siya shares a dilemma he’s having with his domestic worker, while Leigh-Ann shares a list of underrated holiday destinations, some of which are quite bizarre. Are you planning on flying anywhere with SAA any time soon? Well, consider Gareth's warning against using the struggling airline for your travels.
2 Dec 2019 12AM 48 min

Is sex all men really think about?

02.12.19 Pt 1 - Apparently gay people have musicians that they adopt as their own - Siya goes through some names. Gareth recounts his weekend, and he clearly still has the stamina for long nights and early mornings at McDonald's. Gugu on the other hand was busy having run-ins with…
1 Dec 2019 11PM 52 min

Bedroom Put-offs

29.11.19 Pt 2 - What are the things that really turns the spark off for you in the bedroom? Siya comes out with some strange bedroom peeves and even gives everyone a demonstration. Have you made any plans for that bonus you’re looking to receive in December? Find out what…
29 Nov 2019 12AM 1 hr 01 min
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