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22/12/2024

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What options do you have in ?

Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo jumped into the contentious issues shaping our cities - from the threat of conflict in our communities, beyond the 2021 KZN unrest, to the growing challenges of migration and xenophobia - with conflict resolution specialist and author, , to explore this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8m8ZJ6eaWA&t=4s

What options do you have in conflict?Phumi is back after a two week hiatus and she joins Gareth as they jump into the contentious issues shaping our cities. ...

22/12/2024

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What did first time voters thinking about during this year's ?

Phumi Mashigo found out in this chat with panelists from backgrounds, opinions and aspirations to the table, offering a multi-faceted view of the democratic process through the eyes of those entering it for the first time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlktMef8D_A

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What are first time voters thinking about the upcoming election? In this episode of Democracy Unplugged we delve into the perspectives of first-time voters. ...

22/12/2024

Evergreen tips for the holidays…..

Holidays 101

The holidays might be something you¹ve been craving all year. We all love the end-of-year break, and we need it quite badly. There¹s just one problem: you forgot about all the things that ruined last December for you because it was a whole year ago. Let me explain: there are things about the holidays that can bite you in the backside and turn what should be a festive, relaxing time into a nightmare. Here are ten tips for a happy holiday.

1. You don¹t need to go away to get away. There¹s so much pressure to make the December holiday count. Some people splash out and go to Cuba, America, the Seychelles or Bali. Cape Town, Plett, Sodwana and Ballito can be just as relaxing, and won¹t give you headaches when you do your finances in February. You also might not need three weeks. One week is sometimes enough.
Don¹t be so self-indulgent.

2. Ninety per cent of us don¹t have beach-fit bodies, so we¹re not going to feel too good about being sc****ly clad in public. You forget how awful you felt when someone you liked last year commented on how hot that other guy on the beach looked, while glaring disapprovingly at you. Just accept that nobody wants to look at you, and make the most of your time on the beach.
Which brings me, conveniently, to point three.

3. You¹re going to eat too much, feel stuffed and have indigestion from all the rich holiday food. You¹ll put on a ton of weight, you¹ll sweat in the heat, and you¹ll hate your body in January. We all think we can moderate this, but we can¹t. Christmas, especially, is pig-out time. Leftovers don¹t help, and neither do the old ladies in every family who feel that their holiday duties consist of them force-feeding you cholesterol-packed rubbish like stuffing and fatty red meat. Just learn to say no. Start practising now.

4. You might meet some people on holiday. Even with the best of intentions, it is unlikely that these cool new people will still be in your life by June. Normally you¹re already bored with them by the end of the holiday. Maybe they¹re bored with you, too. You¹re not going to meet your new best friend on holiday. Be happy with the people you¹re with ­ family, friends, a lover ­ and forget about that cool group of guys you hung out with at the bar, the girls who you met in the swimwear section, or the celebrity who rented the house next to yours and came round to borrow some booze. They¹re holiday friends.

5. You¹ll feel guilty that you wish you were single every day you¹re away with your boyfriend or girlfriend. On holiday you¹ll feel a bit hedonistic, you¹ll be caught up in the joy of the holidays and the sense of reckless abandon, and you¹ll behave like a single person ­ but you might not be. This will put your relationship under severe strain because there will be many opportunities for whirlwind romances and fun nights out, but you¹ll have to stay in and do couple things¹. You may end up watching a lot of DVDs. Combat this feeling by accepting the benefits of reliable s*x or split up before the holidays start. If you really love the one you¹re with, this tip is invalid.

6. Don¹t spend all your money. Buy everyone a small, sentimental gift rather than splash out on a Pierneef for your mom, just because you¹re guilty that she sacrificed her best years raising you. If you don¹t buy that great-aunt you usually ignore something small, she¹ll harbour a grudge for many years. The Christmas table will be a miserable place for you when she hands you a crummy gift and you have nothing but a smile and reluctant kiss for the old bitch.

7. Your presents will be OK. You¹re not seven years old anymore. When you¹re seven, all those presents under the tree stir up an intense excitement that is the closest any human being comes to experiencing real magic. On the night you expect Father Christmas, every sound is a clue to his being there. You¹re so excited that your little heart beats like an older person suffering from severe cardiac arrhythmia. When you open that present the next day, it is the best thing that ever happened to you. That doesn¹t
happen after you turn 23. You know it¹ll be something practical, domestic or partially edible. Shopping for yourself is more fun. Actually, do that instead.

8. New Year¹s Eve is going to be disappointing. I know I shouldn¹t be so pessimistic, but there¹s so much hype around NYE that people expect it to outclass every other party they¹ve ever had. Chances are that it won¹t live up to your very high expectations. You won¹t even remember the countdown, and there will be annoying people pushing and jostling to kiss you and whoever you¹re with, so you might even end up in a drunken brawl. You¹ll drink too much yourself, lose your phone or wake up with a throbbing headache and a hundred text messages from people whose numbers you deleted two years ago. Just go with the flow and stay more sober than the person on your left. Unless Charlie Sheen is the person on your left.

9. You might miss work. Not pine after the actual labour, but the routine, the office jokes, the sense of purpose. About halfway into your holiday you may start feeling guilty about things you didn¹t do in the past year, and you might get a little excited about what you could still do in the coming year. This too will pass, but you¹ll notice it becoming more apparent when you hear screaming kids, get badly sunburnt or wake up very hung-over. Forget about it. Work still sucks.

10. You¹re going to be poor in January. You¹ll forget all about your fabulous holiday, your tan will fade, you¹ll be tired within the first week, and people will ask you where you went and what you did for the first three hours of your first day back. After that, they won¹t care, so don¹t keep telling them about the parasailing or the episode with the crocodile in the lagoon or when your wife slipped in the waves and her enormous breasts popped out of her top. Some of them worked through the holidays and they hate you. Just smile.

So whatever happens, whoever plots to screw up your time off, and no matter how bad the bad times are, holidays tend to be windows for some great memories to be made. You deserve them.

From “Gareth Cliff on Everything”

22/12/2024

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What does Eric Weinstein make of the state of the today, as one of the leading voices in contemporary discourse?

Find out in this fascinating interview with Gareth Cliff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x0W-9HPB2w. Catch it on Spotify, Podcasts, , etc too.

Eric Weinstein, renowned for his thought-provoking insights and engaging discussions, is the host of The Portal podcast, and a leading voice in contemporary ...

21/12/2024

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What are some of the highlights of Leanne Manas' 20+ year career in media? From breaking the biggest stories the country has seen, to the impact of ’s passing on her personal life, listen to her interview with Gareth Cliff here: https://podcastparty.co.za/gareths-guests/gareths-guests/

Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show without any interruptions.

21/12/2024

Wherever you are this holiday season, so are your favourite podcasts.

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Wishing you and yours a wonderful festive season. Here’s to a successful and inspiring year ahead!l

21/12/2024

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How do we shape 's future? Gareth Cliff and Kanthan Pillay spoke to the knowledgable Shadow Minister of Justice, Adv . Much was up for discussion from parliament to the judiciary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0RuqQYbvUk

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20/12/2024

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What makes 's tick? Where did her and influence come from? Find out from her conversation with Bafana Modise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2twaQE7zi8

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20/12/2024

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To or not to GNU? That is the question!

Renowned political commentator, best-selling author and host explores how far we’ve come after 100+ Days of GNU and where we’re going.

Explore more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBSh_eAYI74&t=1066s, or on the app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, , etc

To GNU or not to GNU? That is the question! Renowned political commentator, best-selling author and host Justice Malala is joined by Co-founder and Deputy ...

19/12/2024

Did you know most head injuries from road accidents happen during holiday seasons?

This year Headway Gauteng is sharing powerful stories from survivors to raise awareness for safe driving. This deeply moving episode highlights the strength of a Rozanne mother navigating life after her daughter’s .

Watch. Learn. Share. Let’s make the roads safer for everyone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3MIDqAnkNo

is produced by and hosted by Phumi Mashigo

This deeply moving episode highlights the strength and resilience of a mother navigating life after her daughter’s traumatic brain injury. Following an accid...

18/12/2024

2024 has been a big year - 30 years of Democracy and a pivotal election. Where have we made the most progress? Join me, Phumi Mashigo for the wrap-up 🔥🔥🔥 Podcast Party SA

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18/12/2024

How can you improve and deal with your and emotional well-being?

Professor Christopher Paul Szabo offers great insight on , backed by Sponsors of Brave, in this podcast series. Also here from guests that are thought-leaders from within the discipline of , and beyond: https://podcastparty.co.za/beyond-madness/

Hosted by Professor Christopher Paul Szabo, Beyond Madness is a podcast series where we discuss societal issues that have potential implications for mental health and emotional well-being. Guests include thought leaders from within the discipline of Psychiatry, and beyond.

18/12/2024

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Are there any concrete plans to truly save ?

Political leader Mayor Chris Pappas and Sandile Mnikathi chronicle their answers to this question in their book, . Watch what they think we need to bring about change, from local to national : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6OayNWdwGI

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Are there any concrete plans to truly save South Africa? Jack Motlanthe is joined by authors Chris Papas and Sandile Mnikathi. Their book, Saving South Afric...

17/12/2024

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What makes Douglas K Murray tick?

Get inside the mind of one of the world’s foremost public intellectuals, author, and speaker on many of the most issues of the moment, in this exclusive interview with Gareth Cliff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75g3kHO9Mq0

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Who is Douglas Murray? In this conversation with Douglas and Gareth we find out about his background, his love of literature, of critical thinking and delve ...

16/12/2024

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What should we make of this year’s political movements?

joined Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo earlier this year to give his - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rO-AYpXArA&t=1s

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What should we make of the political movements? The removal of Cilliers Brink has caused quite a few ripples in the political landscape, Mike sham joins the ...

16/12/2024

Meet our Headway Gauteng hero Tshepo and hear his remarkable story of resilience after surviving a life-changing car accident as he raises his sons alongside his wife.

Let their stories inspire you to make better choices behind the wheel this holiday season. Together, we can prevent accidents and save lives.
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Tshepo shares his remarkable story of resilience after surviving a life-changing car accident. Now living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Tshepo’s journ...

16/12/2024

What does mean to you?

15/12/2024

What do some of the leading global brain experts have to teach you about and that you can apply in your personal and professional possibilities? 🧠

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The Brain and Brand Show Timothy Maurice Webster is a 4-time bestselling behavioural psychology author. The Brain and Brand show explores leading global brain insights so you can apply research from Neuroscience and Behavioural science to your personal and professional possibilities. Timothy is comm...