The Gareth Cliff Show

18.12.23 Pt 2 - Bakh’abantu ignites Gareth’s wrath on fat people since South West Airlines have funded free seating for ‘passengers of size’. Arthur Goldstuck joins the conversation to discuss his new book, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI.

18.12.23 Pt 1 - Former President Jacob Zuma gave a surprise announcement about his stance on the current ANC government, and where his vote is headed in 2024. Plus your sport update from the weekend, and more wise advice from Dr Hanan.

14.12.23 Pt 2 - Energy expert, Adil Nchabeleng, joins Gareth and Phumi to discuss the state of the grid. Have South Africans had enough of the tyranny of the ANC’s lack of leadership and abuse of resources? Adil does a deep dive into the possible future for the country, should 2024 not bring a change of government.

14.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth doubles down on his Christmas traditions after recently being questioned about doing the same thing every year. Phumi breaks down the latest issue coming out of the Zulu Kingdom for the fight for the throne… and Ben joins for Beyond the Scoreboard with Supabets.

13.12.23 Pt 2 - Kanthan Pillay is a regular contributor to the Burning Platform, but how well do you really know him? A Princeton graduate, scientist, journalist, CEO and former political campaigner… Gareth does a deep dive into his life in this interview.

13.12.23 Pt 1 - Producer Ryan shares the latest Christmas celebrations happening in the West Rand, and Lebang is excited to announce her first child has been chosen for prefect. Anthony Mederer joins the show to discuss his latest series on CliffCentral called ‘Shark Stories’.

12.12.23 Pt 2 - Bafana Modise joins Gareth and Bakh’abantu in studio for ‘Democracy 101’ for the launch of VVIP - a new podcast on CliffCentral for the voices of the youth in South Africa about the upcoming elections. Mbali Ntuli, CEO of the Groundwork Collective and former politician also stops by to discuss the role of the people in leadership.

12.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is shocked at the death of South African legend Zahara. Bakh’abantu is obsessed with an AI-written anime about the rise of the vegetable empire. Gareth is astounded that Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home has been left to ruin due to unpaid bills and neglect. There’s an interesting new campaign warning against drinking and driving during the upcoming festive season, and we look at options for last-minute holiday travel.

11.12.23 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann shares a recent discovery that is keeping Gareth up at night, and Bakh’abantu has some thoughts about Alex Jones returning to X. Forensic pathologist Hestelle van Staden joins the team to discuss her latest book, ‘Blood has a Voice’ - along with some of the fascinating aspects of the job.

11.12.23 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann shares a recent discovery that is keeping Gareth up at night, and Bakh’abantu has some thoughts about Alex Jones returning to X. Forensic pathologist Hestelle van Staden joins the team to discuss her latest book, ‘Blood has a Voice’ - along with some of the fascinating aspects of the job.